CVE-2017-8632: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 13 2017(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Excel 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Excel 2013 RT Service Pack 1, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Office Web Apps 2013, Microsoft Excel for Mac 2011, Microsoft Excel 2016 for Mac, and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3, when they fail to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8630, CVE-2017-8631, and CVE-2017-8744.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2011 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2013 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8632?
CVE-2017-8632 has been rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8632?
To fix CVE-2017-8632, users should install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for their version of Excel.
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2017-8632?
CVE-2017-8632 affects Microsoft Excel 2010, 2013, 2016, Excel for Mac 2011 and 2016, and Microsoft Office Web Apps 2013.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8632?
CVE-2017-8632 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.
Can exploitation of CVE-2017-8632 lead to data compromise?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2017-8632 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and potentially compromise sensitive data.
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