CVE-2018-0849
First published: Mon Jan 22 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 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0805, CVE-2018-0806, and CVE-2018-0807.
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-2018-0849?
CVE-2018-0849 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Equation Editor in various versions of Microsoft Office.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-0849?
CVE-2018-0849 affects Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0849?
CVE-2018-0849 has a severity rating of 8.8 (Critical).
How does CVE-2018-0849 work?
CVE-2018-0849 exploits the way objects are handled in memory in Equation Editor in Microsoft Office, allowing remote code execution.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-0849?
More information about CVE-2018-0849 can be found at the following references: [1] [2]
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