#VU15259 Memory corruption in Microsoft products - CVE-2018-8501
Published: October 9, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU15259
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-2018-8501
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint Viewer
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint Viewer
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in Protected View in Microsoft PowerPoint software. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PowerPoint document, 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.