CVE-2017-0262: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 12, 2017
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Updated

Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and Office 2016 allow a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0261 and CVE-2017-0281.

Other sources

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office.

CISA

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016

Event History

May 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 10, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Mar 1, 58274
Event
via NVD·02:40 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0262?

CVE-2017-0262 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0262?

To fix CVE-2017-0262, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office versions.

3

What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2017-0262?

CVE-2017-0262 affects Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and Office 2016.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0262?

CVE-2017-0262 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

5

How can CVE-2017-0262 be exploited?

CVE-2017-0262 can be exploited by successfully sending a crafted file to a user, leading to arbitrary code execution.

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