CVE-2017-0243: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 11, 2017
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Updated

Microsoft Office allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way that it handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8570.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Business Productivity Servers=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Web Applications=2010-sp2

Event History

Jul 11, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0243?

CVE-2017-0243 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0243?

To fix CVE-2017-0243, apply the latest Microsoft security updates that address this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-0243?

CVE-2017-0243 affects users of Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, and Microsoft Business Productivity Servers 2010 SP2.

4

What does CVE-2017-0243 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2017-0243 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems by exploiting the vulnerability in memory handling.

5

When was CVE-2017-0243 disclosed?

CVE-2017-0243 was disclosed in 2017 as part of Microsoft's regular security updates.

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