Vulnerability identifier: #VU15259
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
PowerPoint Viewer
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: 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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft PowerPoint: 2010, 2013 RT Service Pack 1, 2013, 2016
PowerPoint Viewer: 2010
Microsoft Office: 365 ProPlus, 2013 RT - 2013, 2016, 2019
Microsoft Office Web Apps: 2010
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8501
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.