Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Products
CVE-2018-0801

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Equation Editor
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2018

Summary

The Equation Editor in Microsoft Office applications, including versions 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016, presents a vulnerability due to inadequate handling of objects in memory. This can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising the affected system. Users are advised to update their software to mitigate the risks associated with this flaw.

Affected Version(s)

Equation Editor Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102348
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040153
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EPSS Score

26% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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