CVE-2018-0812
First published: Wed Jan 10 2018(Updated: )
Equation Editor in Microsoft Office 2003, 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 Word Memory Corruption 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 CVE-2018-0812?
CVE-2018-0812 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Equation Editor in various versions of Microsoft Office.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-0812?
CVE-2018-0812 affects Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016.
How severe is CVE-2018-0812?
CVE-2018-0812 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a critical vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2018-0812?
To fix CVE-2018-0812, Microsoft has released security updates. It is recommended to install the latest updates for the affected software versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-0812?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-0812 on the following websites: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102463), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040153), [Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0812).
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