CVE-2017-0053: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 17 2017(Updated: )
Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word 2007 SP3, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, Word 2013 R2 SP1, Word 2016, and Word Viewer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0006, CVE-2017-0019, CVE-2017-0020, CVE-2017-0030, CVE-2017-0031, and CVE-2017-0052.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0053?
CVE-2017-0053 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0053?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0053, users should apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2017-0053?
CVE-2017-0053 affects Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Word 2007 SP3, Word 2010 SP2, Word 2013 SP1, and Word 2016.
Can CVE-2017-0053 be exploited through email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2017-0053 can be exploited by opening a crafted document received as an email attachment.
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-0053 facilitate?
CVE-2017-0053 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
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