Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an Internet Explorer memory corruption flaw on Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. If exploited, an attacker could run code with the same rights as the current user. Business impact is higher where legacy IE remains usable on employee or server systems. Exposure is likely limited to systems running Internet Explorer on Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2. Environments that have retired IE or these platforms are less likely to be exposed. Treat as high priority if legacy Microsoft platforms or Internet Explorer remain in use. The risk is code execution as the current user, with public exploit material referenced, but no KEV-backed evidence of active exploitation was provided. Mitigation focus: Review the Microsoft advisory for applicable updates and guidance.; Prioritize legacy hosts where users can browse with Internet Explorer.; Restrict or retire Internet Explorer use where operationally possible..
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8594CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 42336CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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