Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Access by Microsoft
CVE-2018-8312

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Office
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 July 2018

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability occurs in Microsoft Access due to improper handling of objects in memory. An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by sending a specially crafted file to the user. Successful exploitation may lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system, allowing attackers to manipulate data and execute malicious scripts.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Access 2013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)

Microsoft Access 2013 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)

Microsoft Access 2016 (32-bit edition)

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104645
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041254
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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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