Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU9293

#VU9293 Buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2017-11854

Published: November 14, 2017 / Updated: November 14, 2017

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9293

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-2017-11854

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack

Software 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 Word documents. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted Microsoft Word document, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11854