CVE-2018-0802: Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 09 2018(Updated: )
Equation Editor in Microsoft Office 2007, 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 Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0797 and CVE-2018-0812.
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| 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 | |
| Microsoft Office | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2013-sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102347
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040153
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-bug-that-killed-equation-editor-how.html
- https://github.com/rxwx/CVE-2018-0802
- https://github.com/zldww2011/CVE-2018-0802_POC
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0802
- https://research.checkpoint.com/another-office-equation-rce-vulnerability/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0802
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0802?
CVE-2018-0802 refers to the Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability, which allows for remote code execution.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-0802?
Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016 are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0802?
The severity of CVE-2018-0802 is rated as critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can CVE-2018-0802 be exploited?
CVE-2018-0802 can be exploited by manipulating objects in memory, allowing for remote code execution.
Is there a patch or fix available for CVE-2018-0802?
Yes, Microsoft has released security updates to address the vulnerability. Users should ensure their Microsoft Office installations are up-to-date.
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