Main Vulnerability Database SB2018051802

SB2018051802 - Remote code execution in Microsoft PowerPoint

Published: May 18, 2018 Updated: May 20, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018051802

CSH Severity

High

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.

1) XML Processing Flaw (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8176)

CWE-ID: CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of XML content. A remote user can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted XML file and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8176