CVE-2017-8543
Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
74.3%
p99
KEV
YES
May 24, 2022
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
64.1%EPSS · 30 days74.3%
2026-08-022026-08-31
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Added to KEV
May 24, 2022
Remediate by
Jun 14, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
Microsoft Windows allows an attacker to take control of the affected system when Windows Search fails to handle objects in memory.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8543
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