Microsoft PowerPoint CVE-2017-8513 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could use a specially crafted file to perform actions in the security context of the current user. For example, the file could then take actions on behalf of the logged-on user with the same permissions as the current user. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires that a user open a specially crafted file with an affected version of Microsoft Office software.

Affected Applications

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Service Pack 3
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 3 (32-bit editions)

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