CVE-2017-8513 Memory corruption in Microsoft PowerPoint
Remote code execution via improper memory handling in Microsoft PowerPoint allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2017-8513?
CVE-2017-8513 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint, published on 15 Jun 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
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8513?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Sharepoint Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8513?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8513 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-2017-8513 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8513 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Powerpoint
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hv68-4fqc-6cc7.