What is the severity of CVE-2018-0795?

CVE-2018-0795 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office products.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0795?

To mitigate CVE-2018-0795, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office versions.

Which Microsoft Office versions are affected by CVE-2018-0795?

CVE-2018-0795 affects Microsoft Office 2010, 2013, and 2016, including specific service packs.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-0795?

CVE-2018-0795 can be exploited via specially crafted Office documents that allow remote code execution.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-0795?

While Microsoft recommends installing updates, disabling macros in Office applications can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2018-0795.

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CVE-2018-0795

critical

9.3

9/1/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-0795

First published: Tue Jan 09 2018(Updated: )

Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016 allow a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office	=2016
Microsoft Office	=2016
Microsoft Office Word	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office Word	=2013-sp1

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0795

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0795?
CVE-2018-0795 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office products.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0795?
To mitigate CVE-2018-0795, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office versions.
Which Microsoft Office versions are affected by CVE-2018-0795?
CVE-2018-0795 affects Microsoft Office 2010, 2013, and 2016, including specific service packs.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-0795?
CVE-2018-0795 can be exploited via specially crafted Office documents that allow remote code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-0795?
While Microsoft recommends installing updates, disabling macros in Office applications can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2018-0795.

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