Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-8573
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Word, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8539.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2018-8573
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2013:sp1:*:*:rt:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_365_proplus:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8573
18.57%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 95 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8573
| 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-2018-8573
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8573
CVE-2018-8573 | Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042114
Microsoft Word File Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105836
Microsoft Word CVE-2018-8573 Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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