# KB4040964: September 2017 security update

KB4040964, released September 12, 2017, fixes 1 CVE across 3 products. One of them is being exploited (CVE-2017-8759); 1 on CISA KEV. Patch Radar priority: Patch now. The product is no longer supported.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/fix/microsoft/kb4040964
- Platform: Microsoft
- Released: Sep 12, 2017
- Priority: Patch now (Closes CVE-2017-8759, exploited (CISA KEV))
- CVEs: 1, exploited: 1, on CISA KEV: 1
- Vendor advisory: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4040964

## Applies to

| Product | Release | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/microsoft-.net-framework-2.0-service-pack-2-on-windows-server-2008-for-32-bit-systems-service-pack-2.md) |  |  |
| [Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/microsoft-.net-framework-2.0-service-pack-2-on-windows-server-2008-for-itanium-based-systems-service-pack-2.md) |  |  |
| [Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/microsoft-.net-framework-2.0-service-pack-2-on-windows-server-2008-for-x64-based-systems-service-pack-2.md) |  |  |

## CVEs this fix closes

| CVE | Priority | Component | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---|
| [CVE-2017-8759](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2017-8759.md) | Patch now | .NET Framework | n/a | 0.8870 | CISA KEV |

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