CVE-2017-0262: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2017-0262 · Severity: critical · CVSS 7.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2022-02-10

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office 2010, 2013, and 2016 when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to open a specially crafted file, leading to full system compromise.

Technologies: Microsoft Office. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2017-0262 exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2017-0262 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 10 February 2022. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2017-0262?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 10 February 2022.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Office 2010 SP2; Microsoft Office 2013 SP1; Microsoft Office 2016 -.
Is there a fix for CVE-2017-0262?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2017-0262 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2017-0262?
Check whether you run Microsoft Office. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Office 2010 SP2
  • Microsoft Office 2013 SP1
  • Microsoft Office 2016 -

Timeline

  • 2017-05-12: disclosed: NVD Published Date
  • 2022-02-10: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

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