Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2017-0030 |
CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software |
Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Word Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Word for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office Web Apps 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 high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU6018
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0030
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error 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 execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of 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
Microsoft Office Web Apps: 2010
CPE2.3http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0030
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.