Vulnerability identifier: #VU6025
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
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
Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds memory read when handling malicious Word files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .doc file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and gain access to important data.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office: 2010, 2007
Microsoft Word:
Microsoft Word for Mac: 2011
Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2010 Service Pack 2
External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-014
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.