Two remote code execution vulnerabilities in Microsoft Powerpoint
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-0264 CVE-2017-0265 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Microsoft Office for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU6478
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0264
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 processing Office files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Office file, trick the victim into opening it, cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2011
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac: 2011
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:2011:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_powerpoint_for_mac:2011:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0264
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.
2) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU6479
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0265
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 processing Office files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Office file, trick the victim into opening it, cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2011
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac: 2011
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:2011:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_powerpoint_for_mac:2011:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0265
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.
