Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-8248
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2018-8248
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:click-to-run:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8248
46.71%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8248
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9.3
|
HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2018-8248
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104318
Microsoft Excel CVE-2018-8248 Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8248
CVE-2018-8248 | Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041109
Microsoft Excel Bugs Let Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Execute Arbitrary Code on the Target User's System - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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