Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8509

First published: Thu Jun 15 2017(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8510, CVE-2017-8511, CVE-2017-8512, CVE-2017-0260, and CVE-2017-8506.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint=sp3
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013=2013
Microsoft OneNote 2016=2010
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010=2016
Microsoft Office Word=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office Word=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office Word=2016
Microsoft Word=2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-8509?

    CVE-2017-8509 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8509?

    To fix CVE-2017-8509, users should update Microsoft Office to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

  • Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2017-8509?

    CVE-2017-8509 affects Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016, among other products.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8509?

    CVE-2017-8509 is a remote code execution vulnerability that occurs when Microsoft Office improperly handles objects in memory.

  • Can CVE-2017-8509 be exploited by attackers?

    Yes, an attacker could exploit CVE-2017-8509 to execute arbitrary code on a user's machine when they open a specially crafted file.

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