Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-8281
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2018-8281
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:click-to-run:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:mac_os:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_powerpoint_viewer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_compatibility_pack:-:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_word_viewer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8281
29.28%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 97 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8281
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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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-2018-8281
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8281
CVE-2018-8281 | Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041252
Microsoft Office File Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104609
Microsoft Office CVE-2018-8281 Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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