CVE-2018-8432

Name: CVE-2018-8432
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-10T13:29:02.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8432 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Components Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008.. EPSS estimates a 19.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Components Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.63%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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	Powerpoint Viewer	2007	—
Microsoft	Word Viewer	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1809	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105458Third 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-2018-8432Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105458Third 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-2018-8432Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8432?

How severe is CVE-2018-8432?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8432 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8432?

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