#VU6292 Improper input validation in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office - CVE-2017-0204
Published: April 12, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6292
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0204
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when parsing malicious files in Microsoft Outlook. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted Word or RTF file, trick the victim into opening it and bypass certain security restrictions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.