Vulnerability identifier: #VU9911
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Word
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 Word documents. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Word document, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office:
Microsoft Word:
Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2016
Office Online Server : 2016
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0792
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.