Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, and Office Online Server when they fail to properly handle objects in memory, aka "PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8742.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office Online Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Powerpoint | 2016 |
| Microsoft | Sharepoint Server | 2016 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100746Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039323Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8743PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100746Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039323Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8743PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8743?
CVE-2017-8743 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, and Office Online Server when they fail to properly handle objects in memory, ak...
How severe is CVE-2017-8743?
CVE-2017-8743 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-2017-8743?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office Online Server, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Sharepoint Server.