CVE-2017-11882: Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability
First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(Updated: )
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3, Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1, and Microsoft Office 2016 allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the current user by failing to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11884.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office | ||
| =2007-sp3 | ||
| =2010-sp2 | ||
| =2013-sp1 | ||
| =2016 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-steganoamor-attacks-use-steganography-to-target-320-orgs-globally/
- https://github.com/embedi/CVE-2017-11882
- https://github.com/unamer/CVE-2017-11882
- http://reversingminds-blog.logdown.com/posts/3907313-fileless-attack-in-word-without-macros-cve-2017-11882
- https://github.com/rxwx/CVE-2017-11882
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101757
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11882
- https://researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/2017/12/unit42-analysis-of-cve-2017-11882-exploit-in-the-wild/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039783
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/421280
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/11/did-microsoft-just-manually-patch-their.html
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/11/official-patch-for-cve-2017-11882-meets.html
- https://github.com/0x09AL/CVE-2017-11882-metasploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43163/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20181104111128/https://embedi.com/blog/skeleton-closet-ms-office-vulnerability-you-didnt-know-about/
- https://threatpost.com/reservation-links-prey-on-travelers/180462/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11882
- https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/10/sidewinder_tactics_shift/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11882?
CVE-2017-11882 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11882?
To fix CVE-2017-11882, ensure that your Microsoft Office installation is updated to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2017-11882?
CVE-2017-11882 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11882?
CVE-2017-11882 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to code execution in the context of the user.
Can CVE-2017-11882 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11882 can potentially be exploited remotely via malicious files sent through email or other means.
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