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-2017-8511, CVE-2017-0260, and CVE-2017-8506.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Office Online Server | 2016 |
| Microsoft | Office Web Apps | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Office Web Apps Server | 2013 |
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Enterprise Server | 2013 |
| Microsoft | Word Automation Services | - |
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Server | 2010 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98816Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038668Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8512MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98816Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038668Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8512MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8512?
CVE-2017-8512 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (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-2017-8512?
CVE-2017-8512 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8512?
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 Sharepoint Enterprise Server.