Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Equation Editor
CVE-2018-0845

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

The Equation Editor in various versions of Microsoft Office allows attackers to exploit a vulnerability in how objects are handled in memory. This can lead to unauthorized remote code execution, potentially enabling attackers to gain control over affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

Equation Editor Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102746
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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