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.

How severe is CVE-2017-11854?

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

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.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-11854

critical

9.3

CWE

119

15/11/2017

16/9/2024

CVE-2017-11854: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(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".

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack	=sp3
Microsoft Word	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Word	=2010-sp2

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11854

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How severe is CVE-2017-11854?
CVE-2017-11854 has a severity rating of 8.8 (critical).
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.
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.
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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