EXPOSURES › CVE-2017-11882
CVE-2017-11882
CRITICAL ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITED
DETAIL
⚡ RCE
⌖ EXPLOITED IN THE WILD
SHAME 95/100
ransomwarerceexploited-in-wild
A Microsoft Office memory corruption vulnerability allowed for remote code execution and was actively exploited, likely contributing to ransomware attacks.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
PLAYERS IMPLICATED
DESCRIPTION
Microsoft Office contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows remote code execution in the context of the current user.
SENTIMENT · TRUSTED SOURCES
synthesis
severe-fallout
-0.70
Widespread acknowledgement of a critical vulnerability underscores significant reputational damage.
Neutral reporting, but highlights severity.
"Microsoft Office contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows remote code execution in the context of the current user."
Highlights the severity and potential impact.
"CVE-2026-71851 2026-08-08 9 Critical"
Informational, no judgment.
"The CVEDB API offers a quick way to check information about vulnerabilities in a service."
Lists Microsoft alongside other companies, no judgment.
"1 CC Coca-Cola 4×"
Neutral description of a different CVE.
"In Bouncy Castle for Java FIPS (BC-FJA) before bc-fips 1.0.2.7 (1.0.X series), 2.0.2 (2.0.X series) and 2.1.3 (2.1.X series), sensitive key material..."
Descriptive, no judgment.
"CVE, short for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, is a list of publicly disclosed computer security flaws."
AFFECTED FEDRAMP PRODUCTS · 4
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |