CVE-2017-8737 Memory corruption in Microsoft Windows PDF Library
An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file due to improper memory handling in the Windows PDF Library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-8737?
CVE-2017-8737 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 13 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Windows PDF Library in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to the way that Windows PDF Library handles objects in memory, aka "Windows PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8728.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8737?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8737?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8737 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-8737 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8737 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-35jw-3v94-g7gf.