CVE-2018-0796

Name: CVE-2018-0796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-10T01:29:00.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 23.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Excel 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 Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 23.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Excel 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 Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

23.26%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102372Third 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-2018-0796Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102372Third 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-2018-0796Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0796?

How severe is CVE-2018-0796?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0796?

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