CVE-2018-8176

high-risk
Published 2018-05-23

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly validate XML content, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.

Do I need to act?

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36.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 64% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 8.8/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104184
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040937
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8176
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104184
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040937
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8176
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/ 100
high-risk
Severity 30/34 · Critical
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal