CVE-2017-11854: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 15, 2017
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Updated

Microsoft Word 2007 Service Pack 3, Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2, and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3 allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the current user by failing to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Word Memory Corruption Vulnerability".

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Word=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word=2010-sp2

Event History

Nov 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-11854?

CVE-2017-11854 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office that allows an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-11854?

CVE-2017-11854 has a severity rating of 8.8 (critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-11854?

Microsoft Word 2007 Service Pack 3, Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2, and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3 are affected by CVE-2017-11854.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-11854?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-11854 by failing to properly handle objects in memory, allowing them to run arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

5

Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2017-11854?

Yes, patches and fixes are available for CVE-2017-11854. It is recommended to update the affected software to the latest version.

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