CVE-2017-0265

Description

Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0254 and CVE-2017-0264.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 28.72% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038448 vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0265 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98285 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0265?
CVE-2017-0265 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0265?
To fix CVE-2017-0265, 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-2017-0265 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0265 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~29% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0265?
CVE-2017-0265 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office.
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