SB2018111408 - Remote code execution vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8539)

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 Office files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .doc 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.

2) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8573)

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

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8539
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8573