CVE-2017-8511 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8509, CVE-2017-8510, CVE-2017-8512, CVE-2017-0260, and CVE-2017-8506.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Office	2010
Microsoft	Office Online Server	2016
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2010
Microsoft	Office Web Apps Server	2013
Microsoft	Powerpoint For Mac	2011
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2013

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98815Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8511MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98815Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8511MitigationPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8511?

CVE-2017-8511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique f...

How severe is CVE-2017-8511?

CVE-2017-8511 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8511?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Online Server, Microsoft Office Web Apps, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server, Microsoft Powerpoint For Mac.