Remote code execution in Microsoft Publisher



Published: 2018-06-12
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-8245
CWE-ID CWE-399
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Microsoft Publisher
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Resource management error

EUVDB-ID: #VU13304

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8245

CWE-ID: CWE-399 - Resource Management Errors

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing OLE objects within Microsoft Publisher documents. The application does not properly utilize features that locks down the Local Machine zone when instantiating OLE objects. As a result, the attacker can create a specially crafted Microsoft Publisher document, trick the user to open it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Publisher: 2010

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8245


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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