CVE-2017-8513 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Microsoft PowerPoint and SharePoint Server, stemming from improper handling of objects in memory. This high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) requires user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) but, if successful, can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there are no public exploits or Metasploit modules available, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, it has garnered some community discussion and media coverage, indicating awareness despite its inactive hotlist status.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2007CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2007CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.