CVE-2018-0841: Critical severity Microsoft Office vulnerability
Published Feb 15, 2018
·Updated
Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to how objects are handled in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability"
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Office=2016-c2r
Remediation
Event History
Feb 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0841?
CVE-2018-0841 is considered to have a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-0841?
To fix CVE-2018-0841, you should apply the latest updates provided by Microsoft for Office 2016 Click-to-Run.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0841?
CVE-2018-0841 affects Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run version.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0841?
CVE-2018-0841 is a remote code execution vulnerability related to memory handling in Microsoft Office.
5
Can CVE-2018-0841 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-0841 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute arbitrary code.