Buffer overflow in Microsoft Outlook
CVE-2017-8663
Microsoft Outlook 2007 SP3, Outlook 2010 SP2, Outlook 2013 SP1, Outlook 2013 RT SP1, and Outlook 2016 as packaged in Microsoft Office allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way Microsoft Outlook parses specially crafted em…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.182 (95.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Outlook — versions 2007, 2010, 2013
- Microsoft Corporation Office — versions Microsoft Outlook 2007 SP3, Outlook 2010 SP2, Outlook 2013 SP1, Outlook 2013 RT SP1, and Outlook 2016.
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@microsoft.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8663?
- CVE-2017-8663 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-08-01.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8663?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.