#VU9295 Security feature bypass in Microsoft products - CVE-2017-11877
Published: November 14, 2017 / Updated: November 14, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9295
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11877
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel for macOS
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel for macOS
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to Microsoft Office does not enforce macro settings on an Excel document. A remote attacker can embed a control in an Excel worksheet that specifies a macro and runs it on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to Microsoft Office does not enforce macro settings on an Excel document. A remote attacker can embed a control in an Excel worksheet that specifies a macro and runs it on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.