CVE-2018-8412

moderate-risk
Published 2018-08-15

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) application for Mac improperly validates updates before executing them, aka "Microsoft (MAU) Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.

Do I need to act?

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1.1% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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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
7
CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105014
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041484
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8412
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105014
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041484
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8412
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 3/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal