#VU13308 Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft products - CVE-2018-8246

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#VU13308 Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft products - CVE-2018-8246

Published: June 12, 2018 / Updated: June 12, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU13308
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8246
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds read error when processing Excel document. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted Excel file, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to sensitive information stored in memory.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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