#VU18503 Buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2017-8509
Published: May 16, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU18503
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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-2017-8509
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word for macOS
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word for macOS
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server
Office Online Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing Microsoft Office files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted 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 update from vendor's website.