Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8725
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Publisher 2007 Service Pack 3 and Microsoft Publisher 2010 Service Pack 2 when they fail to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Publisher Remote Code Execution".
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8725
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 21.76%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 96 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8725
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8725
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-8725
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039322
Microsoft Publisher File Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100758
Microsoft Office Publisher CVE-2017-8725 Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8725
CVE-2017-8725 | Microsoft Publisher Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2017-8725
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*