CVE-2018-8575

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Project software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Project, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Project Server.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 20.33% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Project

Affected: Microsoft Office

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Project Server

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8575	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105807	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042116	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8575?: CVE-2018-8575 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8575?: To fix CVE-2018-8575, 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-2018-8575 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8575 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8575?: CVE-2018-8575 affects Microsoft Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Microsoft Project Server.

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