CVE-2018-8430

high-risk
Published 2018-09-13

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file, aka "Word PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office.

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33.9% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 66% 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 (4)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105212
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041638
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8430
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105212
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041638
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8430
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/ 100
high-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 10/34 · Low