CVE-2018-8281

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.

• 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

Published

Jul 11, 2018

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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