CVE-2018-8245 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Publisher fails to utilize features that lock down the Local Machine zone when instantiating OLE objects, aka "Microsoft Publisher Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Publisher.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Publisher	2010

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104405Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041105Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8245PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104405Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041105Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8245PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-8245?

CVE-2018-8245 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Publisher fails to utilize features that lock down the Local Machine zone when instantiating OLE objects, aka "Microsoft Publisher Remote Co...

How severe is CVE-2018-8245?

CVE-2018-8245 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8245?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Publisher.