CVE-2018-8573
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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
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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