CVE-2018-8173

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft InfoPath when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft InfoPath Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Infopath.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 23.49% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Infopath

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104069	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040855	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8173	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8173?: CVE-2018-8173 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8173?: To fix CVE-2018-8173, 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-2018-8173 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8173 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~23% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8173?: CVE-2018-8173 affects Microsoft Microsoft Infopath.

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