#VU11708 Buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2018-1028
Published: April 10, 2018 / Updated: April 10, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU11708
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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-2018-1028
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing fonts in Microsoft Office graphics component. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted Office document, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.