CVE-2018-8430

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file, aka "Word PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 16.42% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Word

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8430	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105212	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041638	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8430?: CVE-2018-8430 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8430?: To fix CVE-2018-8430, 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-2018-8430 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8430 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~16% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8430?: CVE-2018-8430 affects Microsoft Microsoft Word, Microsoft Microsoft Office.

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