CVE-2018-8246
Last modified
CVE-2018-8246 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Excel improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.. EPSS estimates a 17.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Excel improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | All versions | Sp3 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104322Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041109Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8246Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104322Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041109Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8246Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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