CVE-2017-8743
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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
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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