CVE-2017-0108: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 17, 2017

Updated

The Windows Graphics Component in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3; 2010 SP2; and Word Viewer; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Live Meeting 2007; Silverlight 5; Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from that described in CVE-2017-0014.

Affected Software

12 affected components

Microsoft Live Meeting=2007

Microsoft Lync=2010

Microsoft Lync=2013-sp1

Microsoft Office=2007-sp3

Microsoft Office=2010-sp2

Microsoft Silverlight=5.0

Microsoft Skype for Business=2016

Microsoft Word Viewer

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0108

Event History

Mar 17, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0108?

CVE-2017-0108 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0108?

To fix CVE-2017-0108, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-0108?

CVE-2017-0108 affects multiple Microsoft products, including Office 2007, Lync 2010, Skype for Business 2016, and Windows Vista SP2.

Can CVE-2017-0108 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-0108 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2017-0108 represent?

CVE-2017-0108 represents a remote code execution vulnerability within the Windows Graphics Component.