CVE-2018-8248

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 Microsoft Office.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 34.34% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104318	third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8248	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041109	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8248?: CVE-2018-8248 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8248?: To fix CVE-2018-8248, 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-2018-8248 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8248 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~34% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8248?: CVE-2018-8248 affects Microsoft Microsoft Office.

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