Vulnerability identifier: #VU7225
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft PowerPoint
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Server applications /
Application servers
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
Server applications /
Application servers
Office Online Server
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Microsoft
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 files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Microsoft Office file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office: 2010 Service Pack 2, 2013
Microsoft PowerPoint:
Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2013 - 2016
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac: 2011 - 2016
Office Online Server : 2016
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server: 2010 Service Pack 2 - 2013 Service Pack 1
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8511
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.