CVE-2018-0841

Description

Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to how objects are handled in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability"

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 26.28% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040367	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102957	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0841	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0841?: CVE-2018-0841 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0841?: To fix CVE-2018-0841, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0841 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-0841 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~26% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0841?: CVE-2018-0841 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office.

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