CVE-2018-8597

Name: CVE-2018-8597
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-12T00:29:00.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8597 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8636.. EPSS estimates a 16.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8636.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.13%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Excel	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Excel	2016	—
Microsoft	Office	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office	2019	—
Microsoft	Office 365	All versions	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106100Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8597Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106100Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8597Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8597?

How severe is CVE-2018-8597?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8597 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8597?

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