Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-8176
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly validate XML content, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.
Vulnerability category: Input validationExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2018-8176
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_for_mac:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8176
30.90%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 96 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8176
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
|
NIST | |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-8176
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-8176
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040937
Microsoft PowerPoint XML Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8176
CVE-2018-8176 | Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104184
Microsoft PowerPoint CVE-2018-8176 Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityVDB Entry;Third Party Advisory
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