CVE-2018-8176

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly validate XML content, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.

CVSS v3.0 8.8 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 9.3 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

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

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

9.3^/10

CVSS v2.0 : HIGH

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

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 10.0

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

References

Link	Resource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8176	Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040937	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104184	VDB Entry Third Party Advisory

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_for_mac:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2018-05-23 06:29

Updated : 2018-06-05 11:40

NVD link : CVE-2018-8176

Mitre link : CVE-2018-8176

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

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Products Affected

microsoft

office_for_mac

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