ID:6378 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Microsoft Office - CVE-2017-0199

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6378 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Microsoft Office - CVE-2017-0199

ID:6378 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Microsoft Office - CVE-2017-0199

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU6193
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0199
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted Office document, trick the victim into opening it with Microsoft Office or WordPad and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in compromise vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability is being actively exploited.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.