# CVE-2017-8509: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office R

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-06-15 · Updated: 2026-10-15

## Affected

- Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3, Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Word 2013 RT Service Pack 1, Microsoft OneNote 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, and Microsoft Word 2016

## 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-2017-8510, CVE-2017-8511, CVE-2017-8512, CVE-2017-0260, and CVE-2017-8506.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8509
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98812

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