CVE-2017-8511: Critical severity microsoft office vulnerability

Published 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-2017-8509, CVE-2017-8510, CVE-2017-8512, CVE-2017-0260, and CVE-2017-8506.

Affected Software

11 affected components

Microsoft Office=2010-sp1

Microsoft Office=2010-sp2

Microsoft Office=2013-sp1

Microsoft Office=2016

Microsoft Office Online Server=2016

Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2

Microsoft Office Web Apps Server=2013-sp1

Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac=2011

Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac=2016

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8511

Event History

Jun 15, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8511?

CVE-2017-8511 has been assigned a CVSS score indicating it is a critical vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8511?

To fix CVE-2017-8511, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected software versions.

What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-8511?

CVE-2017-8511 affects various versions of Microsoft Office, including 2010, 2013, and 2016, as well as Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac and SharePoint Server.

What causes CVE-2017-8511?

CVE-2017-8511 is caused by improper handling of objects in memory by Microsoft Office software.

Can CVE-2017-8511 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2017-8511 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on an affected system.