Remote code execution in Microsoft Project

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU15857

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8575

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing Microsoft Project files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Microsoft Project file, 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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Project: 2016

Microsoft Project Server: 2010 Service Pack 2 - 2013 Service Pack 1

Microsoft Office: 365 ProPlus

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_project:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_project_server:2010 Service Pack 2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_project_server:2013 Service Pack 1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:365_ProPlus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8575

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.