CVE-2018-1029
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CVE-2018-1029 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0920, CVE-2018-1011, CVE-2018-1027.. EPSS estimates a 20.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0920, CVE-2018-1011, CVE-2018-1027.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2007 | — |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2010 | — |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2013 | — |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | 2007 | Sp3 |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | All versions | Sp3 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103617Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040652Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1029Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103617Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040652Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1029Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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