CVE-2018-8427

Name: CVE-2018-8427
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-10T13:29:02.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8427 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Components Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Office 365 ProPlus, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Excel Viewer.. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Components Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Office 365 ProPlus, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Excel Viewer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.29%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel Viewer	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office	2019	—
Microsoft	Office 365 Proplus	All versions	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Office Word Viewer	All versions	—
Microsoft	Powerpoint Viewer	2007	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105453Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041823Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8427Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105453Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041823Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8427Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8427?

How severe is CVE-2018-8427?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8427 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8427?

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