CVE-2017-8725 Memory corruption in Microsoft Office
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting a memory handling flaw in Microsoft Publisher.
- 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-2017-8725?
CVE-2017-8725 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 13 Sep 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 Publisher 2007 Service Pack 3 and Microsoft Publisher 2010 Service Pack 2 when they fail to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Publisher Remote Code Execution".
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8725?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Publisher.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8725?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8725 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-2017-8725 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8725 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wh24-m3cp-5hcg.