Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 and SP3, Office 2010 Gold and SP1, and Office for Mac 2011 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document, aka "Word Use After Free Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2007 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026409
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-347A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-08
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026409
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-347A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-08
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1983?
CVE-2011-1983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 and SP3, Office 2010 Gold and SP1, and Office for Mac 2011 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document, aka ...
How severe is CVE-2011-1983?
CVE-2011-1983 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1983?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office.