Vulnerability identifier: #VU11712

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0950

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Word
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the way Microsoft Office renders Rich Text Format (RTF) email messages containing OLE objects when a message is opened or previewed. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted email message in RTF format, initiate connection to a remote SMB server via a specially crafted OLE object and gain access to sensitive information, such as user credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2010 Service Pack 2

Microsoft Word:

Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack:

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0950

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.