CVE-2017-8508 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when it improperly handles the parsing of file formats, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Outlook	2007

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98828Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8508PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98828Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8508PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8508?

CVE-2017-8508 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when it improperly handles the parsing of file formats, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".

How severe is CVE-2017-8508?

CVE-2017-8508 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8508?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Outlook.