CVE-2018-8504

high-risk
Published 2018-10-10

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

Do I need to act?

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27.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 73% 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 (12)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105499
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041840
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8504
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105499
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041840
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8504
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high-risk
Severity 30/34 · Critical
Exploitability 15/34 · Moderate
Exposure 17/34 · Moderate