CVE-2018-1028

Name: CVE-2018-1028
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-12T01:29:10.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1028 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Office graphics component improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Microsoft SharePoint Server.. EPSS estimates a 19.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Office graphics component improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Microsoft SharePoint Server.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.11%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel Services	All versions	—
Microsoft	Office	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Office	2013_rt	Sp1
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office 2010	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Sharepoint Enterprise Server	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Sharepoint Enterprise Server	2016	—
Microsoft	Word Automation Services	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103641Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040654Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1028Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103641Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040654Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1028Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1028?

How severe is CVE-2018-1028?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1028 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1028?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1028?

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Source: NVD / NIST