CVE-2017-11826—Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11826

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-119