CVE-2018-8573

Name: CVE-2018-8573
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-14T01:29:01.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8573 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Word, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8539.. EPSS estimates a 19.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Word, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8539.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.06%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	2019	—
Microsoft	Office 365 Proplus	All versions	—
Microsoft	Word	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Word	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Word	2016	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105836Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042114Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8573Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105836Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042114Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8573Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8573?

How severe is CVE-2018-8573?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8573 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8573?

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Source: NVD / NIST