CVE-2018-8628

Name: CVE-2018-8628
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-12T00:29:01.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8628 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Office Online Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server.. EPSS estimates a 16.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.20%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office	2019	—
Microsoft	Office 365 Proplus	All versions	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Office Online Server	All versions	—
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Powerpoint	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Powerpoint	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Powerpoint	2016	—
Microsoft	Powerpoint Viewer	All versions	—
Microsoft	Sharepoint Enterprise Server	2016	—
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2019	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106104Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8628Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106104Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8628Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8628?

How severe is CVE-2018-8628?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8628 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8628?

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