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CVE-2017-8501: Microsoft Office allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way that it handles objects in mem...

Microsoft Office allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way that it handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8502.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-8501 is a Microsoft Office memory corruption issue that can allow remote code execution. Business risk is mainly around legacy Office, Excel, SharePoint Excel Services, Office Online Server, and compatibility components that still process untrusted Office files. Exposure is most likely where listed Microsoft Office, Excel Viewer, Excel Services, SharePoint Enterprise Server, Office Online Server, Office for Mac, or Office Compatibility Pack versions remain installed or process external documents. Prioritize remediation where affected products process external documents or remain on unsupported legacy platforms. The issue is old, but residual exposure often persists in unmanaged endpoints, servers, and compatibility components. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft MSRC guidance for CVE-2017-8501 and apply listed updates.; Prioritize retirement or upgrade of unsupported Office and Office for Mac versions.; Reduce exposure to untrusted Office documents on affected endpoints and servers..

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Office 2007 SP3, Microsoft Excel Viewer 2007 SP3, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP1, Microsoft Office for Mac 2011, Microsoft Excel 2013 SP1, Microsoft Excel 2013 RT SP1, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac, Microsoft Office Online Server 2016, and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3.Microsoft OfficeListed
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