Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-8412
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) application for Mac improperly validates updates before executing them, aka "Microsoft (MAU) Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.
Vulnerability category: Input validationGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2018-8412
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_for_mac:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8412
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 32 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8412
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
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NIST | |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-8412
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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-2018-8412
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8412
CVE-2018-8412 | Microsoft (MAU) Office Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041484
Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105014
Microsoft Office CVE-2018-8412 Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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