CVE-2018-8245

Name: CVE-2018-8245
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-14T12:29:02.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8245 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Publisher fails to utilize features that lock down the Local Machine zone when instantiating OLE objects, aka "Microsoft Publisher Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Publisher.. EPSS estimates a 15.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Publisher fails to utilize features that lock down the Local Machine zone when instantiating OLE objects, aka "Microsoft Publisher Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Publisher.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.42%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Publisher	2010	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104405Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041105Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8245Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104405Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041105Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8245Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8245?

How severe is CVE-2018-8245?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8245 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8245?

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