CVE-2018-8161

high

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Word, Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8157, CVE-2018-8158.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8161

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040853

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104052

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2018-05-09

Updated: 2020-08-24

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

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

Severity: High