SB2017111412 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Office

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11882)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing Microsoft Office files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted document, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system, but requires that a user open a specially crafted file with an affected version of Microsoft Office or Microsoft WordPad software.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11882