CVE-2018-0801
First published: Tue Jan 09 2018(Updated: )
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 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0801?
The severity of CVE-2018-0801 is critical with a severity score of 8.8.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-0801?
Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016 are affected by CVE-2018-0801.
What is the vulnerability in Equation Editor?
Equation Editor in Microsoft Office allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory.
How can I fix the vulnerability in Equation Editor in Microsoft Office?
You can fix the vulnerability by updating to the latest version or applying the necessary security patches provided by Microsoft.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-0801?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-0801 on the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102348), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040153), [Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0801).
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