Vulnerability identifier: #VU6017

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0029

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Word
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Word for Mac
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS conditions on the target system.

The weakness exists due improper handling of malicious Word files in memory. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .doc file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and cause the target application to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2010, 2013

Microsoft Word:

Microsoft Word for Mac: 2016

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-014

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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.