CVE-2018-0805

Name: CVE-2018-0805
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-10T01:29:00.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 24.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0805 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Equation Editor in Microsoft Office 2003, 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-2018-0804, CVE-2018-0806, and CVE-2018-0807. EPSS estimates a 24.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Equation Editor in Microsoft Office 2003, 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-2018-0804, CVE-2018-0806, and CVE-2018-0807

Metrics

EPSS Probability

24.40%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Office	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	2013	Sp1
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/102459Third 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-2018-0805Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102459Third 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-2018-0805Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0805?

How severe is CVE-2018-0805?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0805 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0805?

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