CVE-2017-8632: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 13, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Excel for Mac=2011
Microsoft Excel for Mac=2016
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2013

Event History

Sep 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8632?

CVE-2017-8632 has been rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8632?

CVE-2017-8632 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

5

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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