CVE-2017-8742

Name: CVE-2017-8742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:11.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 21.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Service Pack 3, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 RT Service Pack 1, Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 Service Pack 2, and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3 when they fail to properly handle objects in memory, aka "PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8743.. EPSS estimates a 21.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Service Pack 3, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 RT Service Pack 1, Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 Service Pack 2, and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3 when they fail to properly handle objects in memory, aka "PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8743.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

21.32%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office Web Apps Server	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Powerpoint	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Powerpoint	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Powerpoint	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Powerpoint	2016	—
Microsoft	Powerpoint Viewer	2010	—
Microsoft	Sharepoint Enterprise Server	2016	—
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2016	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100741Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039323Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8742Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100741Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039323Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8742Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8742?

How severe is CVE-2017-8742?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8742 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8742?

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