CVE-2017-8508: Medium severity microsoft outlook vulnerability
Published Jun 15, 2017
·Updated
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when it improperly handles the parsing of file formats, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".
Affected Software
4 affected components
Microsoft Outlook=2007-sp3
Microsoft Outlook=2010-sp2
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-2017-8508?
CVE-2017-8508 is classified as important by Microsoft due to its potential to allow security feature bypass.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8508?
To fix CVE-2017-8508, users should apply the latest updates and patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Outlook.
3
Which versions of Outlook are affected by CVE-2017-8508?
CVE-2017-8508 affects Microsoft Outlook versions 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8508?
CVE-2017-8508 is a security feature bypass vulnerability that occurs due to improper handling of file format parsing in Microsoft Office.
5
Can CVE-2017-8508 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8508 can potentially be exploited remotely by tricking users into opening malicious files.