Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel by Microsoft
CVE-2018-1029

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 April 2018

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Excel allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting how the software handles objects in memory. This flaw may enable attackers to gain control over affected systems, leading to unauthorized access to user data or the installation of malware.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Excel 2007 Service Pack 3

Microsoft Excel 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)

Microsoft Excel 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103617
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040652
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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EPSS Score

79% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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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