What is the severity of CVE-2017-11939?

CVE-2017-11939 is classified as a critical information disclosure vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11939?

To remediate CVE-2017-11939, ensure that your Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run is updated to the latest version.

What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-11939?

CVE-2017-11939 specifically affects Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run installations.

What is the nature of the issue described in CVE-2017-11939?

CVE-2017-11939 involves an information disclosure vulnerability related to DRM copy/paste permissions in Microsoft Office.

Can CVE-2017-11939 be exploited remotely?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-11939 typically requires user interaction, making it less likely to be exploited remotely without user action.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-11939

medium

6.5

CWE

200

12/12/2017

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-11939: Infoleak

First published: Tue Dec 12 2017(Updated: )

Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run (C2R) allows an information disclosure vulnerability due to the way Microsoft Office enforces DRM copy/paste permissions, aka "Microsoft Office Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office	=2016-c2r

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11939

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11939?
CVE-2017-11939 is classified as a critical information disclosure vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11939?
To remediate CVE-2017-11939, ensure that your Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run is updated to the latest version.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-11939?
CVE-2017-11939 specifically affects Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run installations.
What is the nature of the issue described in CVE-2017-11939?
CVE-2017-11939 involves an information disclosure vulnerability related to DRM copy/paste permissions in Microsoft Office.
Can CVE-2017-11939 be exploited remotely?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-11939 typically requires user interaction, making it less likely to be exploited remotely without user action.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11939?
CVE-2017-11939 is classified as a critical information disclosure vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11939?
To remediate CVE-2017-11939, ensure that your Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run is updated to the latest version.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-11939?
CVE-2017-11939 specifically affects Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run installations.
What is the nature of the issue described in CVE-2017-11939?
CVE-2017-11939 involves an information disclosure vulnerability related to DRM copy/paste permissions in Microsoft Office.
Can CVE-2017-11939 be exploited remotely?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-11939 typically requires user interaction, making it less likely to be exploited remotely without user action.