CVE-2017-0261

Known Exploited

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 93.03% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0261 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98104 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038444 vdb entry third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0261?
CVE-2017-0261 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0261?
To fix CVE-2017-0261, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0261 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2017-0261 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~93% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0261?
CVE-2017-0261 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office.
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