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CVE-2017-8687: The Windows kernel component on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, W...

The Windows kernel component on Microsoft 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, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8678, CVE-2017-8680, CVE-2017-8677, and CVE-2017-8681.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-8687 is a Windows kernel information disclosure issue. It could let an attacker obtain memory information from affected Windows systems, which may support broader attack chains. The provided sources do not include a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is mainly legacy Windows fleets: Windows Server 2008 SP2/R2 SP1, Server 2012/R2, Server 2016, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 1507, 1511, 1607, or 1703. Moderate priority. This is not confirmed actively exploited in the supplied evidence, but it affects widely deployed Windows versions and has public exploit references. Address through patch compliance and legacy Windows reduction. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for CVE-2017-8687.; Apply applicable Microsoft security updates to affected systems.; Retire or isolate unsupported Windows versions where patching is unavailable..

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Microsoft CorporationWindows kernelMicrosoft 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, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016Listed
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