CVE-2017-8510 Memory corruption in Microsoft Office

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper memory handling in Microsoft Office applications.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-8510?

CVE-2017-8510 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, published on 15 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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-2017-8511, CVE-2017-8512, CVE-2017-0260, and CVE-2017-8506.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8510?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8510?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8510 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-2017-8510 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8510 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-r2c6-r964-xg2q.

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