CVE-2018-0798: Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Microsoft Office contains a memory corruption vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory. Successful exploitation allows for remote code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability is known to be chained with CVE-2018-0802.
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Equation Editor in Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0798?
CVE-2018-0798 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office that allows for remote code execution.
How does CVE-2018-0798 work?
CVE-2018-0798 exploits the way objects are handled in memory in Microsoft Office, allowing an attacker to execute code remotely.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-0798?
Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, and Microsoft Office 2016 (including Click-to-Run) are affected by CVE-2018-0798.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0798?
The severity of CVE-2018-0798 is critical, with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can I fix CVE-2018-0798?
Apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft to fix CVE-2018-0798.