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".
The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
| Link | Tags |
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| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98830 | vdb entry third party advisory |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8513 | patch vendor advisory |