#VU7593 Information disclosure in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office - CVE-2017-8572

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7593

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8572

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Outlook
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when parsing documents in Microsoft Outlook. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Outlook: 2007, 2010 Service Pack 2, 2013 RT Service Pack 1, 2013 Service Pack 1, 2016

Microsoft Office: 2010, 2013, 2016

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8572

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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.