CVE-2018-8281

high-risk
Published 2018-07-11

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer.

Do I need to act?

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29.8% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 70% 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 (5)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104609
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041252
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8281
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104609
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041252
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8281
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high-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 15/34 · Moderate
Exposure 12/34 · Low