Microsoft PowerPoint CVE-2017-8743 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	100746
Class:	Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:	CVE-2017-8743
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Sep 12 2017 12:00AM
Updated:	Sep 12 2017 12:00AM
Credit:	Jaanus Kp Clarified Security working with Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
Vulnerable:	Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 0 Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 (64-bit edition) 0 Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 (32-bit edition) 0 Microsoft Office Online Server 0
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft PowerPoint CVE-2017-8743 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft PowerPoint is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial of service conditions.

Microsoft PowerPoint CVE-2017-8743 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Microsoft PowerPoint CVE-2017-8743 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Microsoft PowerPoint CVE-2017-8743 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft Office Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft PowerPoint Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• CVE-2017-8743 | PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (Microsoft)