ID:8205 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Office - CVE-2017-8570

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8205 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Office - CVE-2017-8570

ID:8205 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Office - CVE-2017-8570

Published: August 2, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU7422
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8570
CWE-ID: CWE-119
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 boundary error when processing Microsoft Office documents. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted Microsoft Office document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.