CVE-2018-8245

moderate-risk
Published 2018-06-14

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Publisher fails to utilize features that lock down the Local Machine zone when instantiating OLE objects, aka "Microsoft Publisher Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Publisher.

Do I need to act?

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26.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 74% 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 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104405
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041105
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8245
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104405
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041105
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8245
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 15/34 · Moderate
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal