CVE-2017-8531: Microsoft Corporation Graphics vulnerability

CVE-2017-8531: Graphics in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2...

Graphics in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3, and Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 allows improper disclosure of memory contents, aka "Graphics Uniscribe Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0286, CVE-2017-0287, CVE-2017-0288, CVE-2017-0289, CVE-2017-8532, and CVE-2017-8533.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 16:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-8531 is a Microsoft Graphics Uniscribe information disclosure issue. The available source says affected Windows and Office versions could improperly disclose memory contents. No active exploitation is supported by the supplied sources or KEV status. Exposure is most likely on legacy Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Windows RT 8.1, Office 2007 SP3, or Office 2010 SP2 systems matching the listed versions. Handle as a legacy exposure verification item, not as an emergency based on the supplied evidence. Prioritize environments still running the listed older Windows or Office versions. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for CVE-2017-8531.; Inventory assets against the affected Windows and Office versions listed.; Check whether applicable Microsoft security updates were deployed..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 15, 2017, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8531CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

Affected products

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Microsoft CorporationGraphicsWindows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3, and Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2Listed

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