Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8574.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Office 365 Proplus | - |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | - |
| Microsoft | Office Web Apps Server | 2013 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105834Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042134Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8577PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105834Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042134Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8577PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8577?
CVE-2018-8577 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This a...
How severe is CVE-2018-8577?
CVE-2018-8577 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-2018-8577?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 365 Proplus, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack.