CVE-2017-8502: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 11, 2017
·Updated
Microsoft Office allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way that it handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8501.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2016
Remediation
Event History
Jul 11, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8502?
CVE-2017-8502 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8502?
To fix CVE-2017-8502, you should install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel.
3
Which Microsoft Excel versions are affected by CVE-2017-8502?
CVE-2017-8502 affects Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016 on Mac.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8502?
CVE-2017-8502 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
5
Can CVE-2017-8502 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8502 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.