CVE-2017-0260: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office when the software fails to properly handle...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-0260 is a Microsoft Office remote code execution flaw caused by improper memory handling. If exploitable, it could let an attacker run code through affected Office software. The bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed active exploitation, so urgency should be based on exposure to the listed legacy Office and Windows environments. Organizations with legacy Microsoft Office Click-to-Run deployments on older Windows platforms are the most likely exposed. The source bundle does not confirm broader Office editions, exact build ranges, or whether unsupported systems remain patchable. Prioritize this for environments that still rely on older Office or legacy Windows systems. Lack of KEV status lowers evidence of immediate exploitation, but remote code execution in Office can create material business risk if exposed systems process external documents. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for applicable updates or mitigations.; Inventory Office 2013 SP1 C2R and Office 2016 C2R installations.; Prioritize remediation on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008/R2 systems..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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