CVE-2017-0265: Buffer Overflow
Published May 12, 2017
·Updated
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0254 and CVE-2017-0264.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac=2011
Remediation
Event History
May 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0265?
CVE-2017-0265 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0265?
To fix CVE-2017-0265, upgrade to a more recent version of Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0265?
CVE-2017-0265 specifically affects Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0265?
CVE-2017-0265 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
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Is CVE-2017-0265 actively exploited in the wild?
At the time of its disclosure, there were indications that CVE-2017-0265 could be exploited by attackers.