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Thomas Dupuy

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Vulnerabilities · 1
PT-2017-2152
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2017-05-09
Microsoft · Office · CVE-2017-0262
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions** Microsoft Office (affected versions not specified) **Description** The issue is related to the improper handling of data in Microsoft Office, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The exploitation can occur when a user opens a specially crafted file in EPS format or inserts a malformed graphic image into an Office file. Such files can also be attached to emails. If the exploitation is successful, the attacker can gain control over the system. **Recommendations** At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.