Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-8695 is an information disclosure flaw in Windows Uniscribe/graphics handling affecting multiple Windows, Office, Lync, and Skype components. Exposure involves a specially crafted document or untrusted webpage. The supplied sources describe information leakage that could support further compromise, not direct code execution. Organizations may be exposed where legacy Windows, Office, Word Viewer, Skype for Business, Lync, or Live Meeting components from the listed versions remain installed or reachable through user document and web browsing workflows. Treat this as a legacy Microsoft exposure requiring cleanup and patch verification, especially on user-facing endpoints. Business urgency is moderate unless many unsupported systems remain in service or handle untrusted documents. Mitigation focus: Review the Microsoft MSRC advisory for applicable security updates and product-specific guidance.; Prioritize remediation on internet-browsing workstations and systems opening external documents.; Retire or isolate unsupported Microsoft versions listed in the affected product set..
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- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8695CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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