CVE-2017-8743

Name: CVE-2017-8743
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:11.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 21.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, and Office Online Server when they fail to properly handle objects in memory, aka "PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8742.

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
Microsoft	Office Online Server	All versions
Microsoft	Powerpoint	2016
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2016

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100746Third 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-2017-8743Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100746Third 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-2017-8743Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8743?

How severe is CVE-2017-8743?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8743 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8743?

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