Remote code execution in Microsoft Word
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-0802 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Word Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU9896
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0802
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing Microsoft Word documents. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Word document, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Exploitation of the vulnerability requires that a user open a specially crafted file with an affected version of Microsoft Office or Microsoft WordPad software.
Note: the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Office: 2007 - 2016
Microsoft Word: 2007 - 2016
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0802
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
