CVE-2017-8511

moderate-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-2017-8512, CVE-2017-0260, and CVE-2017-8506.

Do I need to act?

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6.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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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 (11)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98815
Mitigation https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8511
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98815
Mitigation https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8511
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 9/34 · Low
Exposure 16/34 · Moderate