CVE-2018-8281

Name: CVE-2018-8281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-11T00:29:01.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8281 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer.. EPSS estimates a 19.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.55%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Office Powerpoint Viewer	All versions	—
Microsoft	Office Word Viewer	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104609Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041252Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8281Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104609Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041252Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8281Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8281?

How severe is CVE-2018-8281?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8281 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8281?

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