CVE-2017-8632 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Microsoft Excel and Office Web Apps. It stems from improper memory handling, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), this vulnerability requires user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) but can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in KEV or having public exploit code, it has garnered some community discussion and media coverage, indicating awareness of its potential impact.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2010CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2013CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2013CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:* | ||
2016CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2011CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel_for_mac:2011:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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.