CVE-2018-0848: Critical severity microsoft office vulnerability
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 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0805, CVE-2018-0806, and CVE-2018-0807.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0848?
CVE-2018-0848 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office's Equation Editor.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-0848?
CVE-2018-0848 affects Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016.
How severe is CVE-2018-0848?
CVE-2018-0848 has a severity rating of 8.8 (Critical).
How does CVE-2018-0848 allow remote code execution?
CVE-2018-0848 allows remote code execution due to the way objects are handled in memory in Microsoft Office Equation Editor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-0848?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-0848 at the following references: [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102747](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102747) and [https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0848](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0848).