Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Excel in Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office | 2016 |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102372Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040153Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0796PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102372Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040153Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0796PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0796?
CVE-2018-0796 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Microsoft Excel in Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in mem...
How severe is CVE-2018-0796?
CVE-2018-0796 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0796?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack.