CVE-2018-8432

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Components Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 16.31% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 7

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office Word Viewer

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Excel Viewer

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Affected: Microsoft Office

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105458	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041823	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8432	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8432?: CVE-2018-8432 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8432?: To fix CVE-2018-8432, 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-2018-8432 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8432 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-2018-8432?: CVE-2018-8432 affects Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Microsoft Office, Microsoft Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Microsoft Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.