CVE-2018-8501

high

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly handle objects in Protected View, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint.

References

Advisories
More

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041838

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105497

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8501

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2018-10-10

Updated: 2024-11-21

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: 8.8

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

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.20562