CVE-2018-8427

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Components Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Office 365 ProPlus, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Excel Viewer.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.90% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office Word Viewer
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer
Affected: Microsoft Office
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Excel Viewer
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041823 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105453 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8427 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8427?
CVE-2018-8427 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8427?
To fix CVE-2018-8427, 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-2018-8427 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8427 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8427?
CVE-2018-8427 affects Microsoft Microsoft Office, Microsoft Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Microsoft Excel Viewer.
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