CVE-2018-8501

high-risk
Published 2018-10-10

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly handle objects in Protected View, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Do I need to act?

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30.9% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 69% 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 8.8/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (11)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105497
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041838
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8501
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105497
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041838
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8501
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high-risk
Severity 30/34 · Critical
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 16/34 · Moderate