CVE-2017-8725: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 13, 2017
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Publisher 2007 Service Pack 3 and Microsoft Publisher 2010 Service Pack 2 when they fail to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Publisher Remote Code Execution".

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Publisher=2007-sp3
Microsoft Publisher=2010-sp2

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-2017-8725?

CVE-2017-8725 is considered a critical remote code execution vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8725?

To mitigate CVE-2017-8725, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Publisher 2007 and 2010.

3

What versions of Microsoft Publisher are affected by CVE-2017-8725?

CVE-2017-8725 affects Microsoft Publisher 2007 Service Pack 3 and Microsoft Publisher 2010 Service Pack 2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8725?

CVE-2017-8725 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

How does CVE-2017-8725 exploit Microsoft Publisher?

CVE-2017-8725 exploits a flaw in how Microsoft Publisher handles objects in memory, potentially leading to code execution.

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