CVE-2017-0108 Memory corruption in Windows Graphics Component
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted website exploiting a memory corruption flaw in the Windows Graphics Component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0108?
CVE-2017-0108 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 17 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Windows Graphics Component in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3; 2010 SP2; and Word Viewer; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Live Meeting 2007; Silverlight 5; Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from that described in CVE-2017-0014.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0108?
It affects 9 products.
Products include Microsoft Live Meeting, Microsoft Lync, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Skype for Business, Microsoft Windows 7 and 3 more.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0108?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0108 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-0108 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-0108 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qp4j-h89h-v85j.