CVE-2018-8628

high-risk
Published 2018-12-12

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

Do I need to act?

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34.5% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 65% 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 (15)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106104
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8628
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106104
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8628
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high-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 18/34 · Moderate