CVE-2018-8379

high-risk
Published 2018-08-15

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8375.

Do I need to act?

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35.6% 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 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (5)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104997
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041463
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8379
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104997
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041463
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8379
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high-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 12/34 · Low