ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2017-8543: Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV24 May 2022
CISA federal deadline14 Jun 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-281

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Windows allows an attacker to take control of the affected system when Windows Search fails to handle objects in memory.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.