Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2017-8743 CVE-2017-8742 |
CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software |
Microsoft SharePoint Server Server applications / Application servers Microsoft Office Web Apps Server Server applications / Application servers Microsoft PowerPoint Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office Web Apps Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Office Online Server Server applications / Other server solutions |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
EUVDB-ID: #VU8308
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2017-8743
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 in Microsoft Office software due to improper handling of objects in memory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, 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 vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft SharePoint Server: 2016
Microsoft PowerPoint: 2016
Office Online Server: 2016
CPE2.3http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8743
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU8311
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-2017-8742
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 in Microsoft Office software due to improper handling of objects in memory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, 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 vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft PowerPoint: Viewer - 2016
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack: Service Pack 3
Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2013 - 2016
Microsoft Office Web Apps: 2010 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server: 2013 Service Pack 1
CPE2.3http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8742
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.