Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU11715

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack and Microsoft Excel - CVE-2018-1027

Published: April 10, 2018 / Updated: April 10, 2018

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11715

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 8.4 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1027

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing Microsoft Excel. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted .xls 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.

Affected software

Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Microsoft Excel

How to mitigate CVE-2018-1027

Install updates from vendor's website.

External References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1027

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