CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0265: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac=2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0265?

    CVE-2017-0265 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability.

  • 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.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0265?

    CVE-2017-0265 specifically affects Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0265?

    CVE-2017-0265 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

  • 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.

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