Vulnerability identifier: #VU16482

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8628

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office for Mac
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft PowerPoint
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Server applications / Application servers
Office Online Server
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing Microsoft PowerPoint files. 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 Office for Mac: 2016

Microsoft PowerPoint:

Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack:

Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2013 - 2019

Microsoft Office Web Apps: 2010 Service Pack 2 - 2013 Service Pack 1

Office Online Server : 2016

Microsoft Office: 2019 - 2019 for Mac, 365 ProPlus, 2010 - 2010 SP2, 2013 - 2013 RT

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8628

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Q & A

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.