CVE-2018-8501

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly handle objects in Protected View, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint.

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105497Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041838Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8501Patch, Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105497Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041838Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8501Patch, Vendor Advisory

Published

Oct 10, 2018

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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