#VU11713 Buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel - CVE-2018-0920 

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#VU11713 Buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel - CVE-2018-0920

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


Vulnerability identifier: #VU11713
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-2018-0920
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Excel
Software vendor:
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 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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