CVE-2017-8506

high-risk
Published 2017-06-15

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-2017-8512, and CVE-2017-0260.

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33.9% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 66% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (4)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98811
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038666
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8506
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98811
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038666
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8506
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high-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 10/34 · Low