How severe is CVE-2017-0265?

CVE-2017-0265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-0265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-0265?

CVE-2017-0265 affects Microsoft Powerpoint For Mac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0265?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-0265 published?

CVE-2017-0265 was published on 2017-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-0265

CVE-2017-0265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint For Mac with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Powerpoint For Mac
Published: 2017-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0254 and CVE-2017-0264.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0265?: Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0254 and CVE-2017-0264.
How severe is CVE-2017-0265?: CVE-2017-0265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-0265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-0265?: CVE-2017-0265 affects Microsoft Powerpoint For Mac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0265?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-0265 published?: CVE-2017-0265 was published on 2017-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint_for_mac:2011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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