Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-8281 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Office for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Word Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Excel Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft PowerPoint Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU13785
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8281
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
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 Office files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Office document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office for Mac: 2016
Microsoft Word: Viewer
Microsoft Excel: Viewer
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack: Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office: 2016
Microsoft PowerPoint: Viewer
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8281
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