Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2017-0105 |
CWE-ID | CWE-125 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Word Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Word for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server Server applications / Other server solutions |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU6025
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0105
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds memory read when handling malicious Word files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .doc file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and gain access to important data.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 2007 - 2010
Microsoft Word: 2007 - 2010
Microsoft Word for Mac: 2011
Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2010 Service Pack 2
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0105
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.