CVE-2017-8512

Name: CVE-2017-8512
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:03.913+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8512 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8509, CVE-2017-8510, CVE-2017-8511, CVE-2017-0260, and CVE-2017-8506.. EPSS estimates a 22.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8509, CVE-2017-8510, CVE-2017-8511, CVE-2017-0260, and CVE-2017-8506.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.13%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Office	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office Online Server	2016	—
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office Web Apps Server	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Sharepoint Enterprise Server	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Sharepoint Enterprise Server	2016	—
Microsoft	Word Automation Services	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98816Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038668Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8512Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98816Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038668Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8512Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8512?

How severe is CVE-2017-8512?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8512 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8512?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST