CVE-2017-0265

Name: CVE-2017-0265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-12T14:29:05.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0265 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 18.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.62%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Powerpoint For Mac	2011

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98285Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038448
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0265Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98285Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038448
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0265Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0265?

How severe is CVE-2017-0265?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0265 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0265?

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Source: NVD / NIST