SB2018051802 - Remote code execution in Microsoft PowerPoint
Published: May 18, 2018 Updated: May 20, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018051802
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 security vulnerability.
1) XML Processing Flaw (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8176)
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.