Microsoft CVE-2017-0261: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
by CIRT Team
Description: Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and Office 2016 allow a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka “Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability”. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0262 and CVE-2017-0281.
Impact: An attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.
Mitigation: Security update is available in official site.
Reference URL’s:
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-0261
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0261
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98104/info
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