Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Office 365 Proplus | - |
| Microsoft | Word | 2010 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105836Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042114Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8573PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105836Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042114Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8573PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8573?
CVE-2018-8573 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 Micro...
How severe is CVE-2018-8573?
CVE-2018-8573 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-2018-8573?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 365 Proplus, Microsoft Word.