CVE-2017-8507: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 15, 2017
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft Office software parses specially crafted email messages, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability".
Affected Software
5 affected components
Microsoft Outlook=2007-sp3
Microsoft Outlook=2010-sp2
Microsoft Outlook=2013-sp1
Microsoft Outlook=2013-sp1
Microsoft Outlook=2016
Remediation
Event History
Jun 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8507?
CVE-2017-8507 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8507?
To fix CVE-2017-8507, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Outlook versions.
3
Which versions of Microsoft Outlook are affected by CVE-2017-8507?
CVE-2017-8507 affects Microsoft Outlook 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8507?
CVE-2017-8507 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by improper parsing of specially crafted email messages.
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Can CVE-2017-8507 be exploited without user interaction?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-8507 typically requires the victim to open a malicious email.