CVE-2017-8663 Microsoft Office Outlook Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Description:  A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Outlook parses specially crafted email messages

Impact: An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

Mitigation: Updates are available. Please check specific vendor advisory for more information.

Reference URL’s:

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8663

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