CVE-2017-8506
CVE-2017-8506 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Outlook
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8509, CVE-2017-8510, CVE-2017-8511, CVE-2017-8512, and CVE-2017-0260.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8506?
- A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8509, CVE-2017-8510, CVE-2017-8511, CVE-2017-8512, and CVE-2017-0260.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8506?
- CVE-2017-8506 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-2017-8506 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8506?
- CVE-2017-8506 primarily affects Microsoft Outlook. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8506?
- 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-2017-8506 published?
- CVE-2017-8506 was published on 2017-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98811
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038666
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8506
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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