Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Products
CVE-2018-8378

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Word
Microsoft Sharepoint Server
Microsoft Office Word Viewer
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 August 2018

Summary

An information disclosure vulnerability occurs in Microsoft Office when the software accesses out-of-bounds memory due to an uninitialized variable. This issue can potentially allow unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information held in memory across various Microsoft Office applications, including Word and SharePoint. It is crucial for users to stay informed about this vulnerability and apply necessary updates to mitigate risks associated with unintended data leaks.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Excel Viewer 2007 Service Pack 3

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

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104996
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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