#VU13304 Resource management error in Microsoft Publisher - CVE-2018-8245
Published: June 12, 2018 / Updated: June 12, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13304
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-2018-8245
CWE-ID: CWE-399
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Publisher
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing OLE objects within Microsoft Publisher documents. The application does not properly utilize features that locks down the Local Machine zone when instantiating OLE objects. As a result, the attacker can create a specially crafted Microsoft Publisher document, trick the user to open it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.