CVE-2018-0794

Name: CVE-2018-0794
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-10T01:29:00.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0794 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Word in Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0792.. EPSS estimates a 20.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Word in Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0792.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.07%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Word	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Word	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Word	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Word	2016	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102373Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040153Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0794Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102373Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040153Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0794Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0794?

How severe is CVE-2018-0794?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0794 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0794?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST