CVE-2018-0851
First published: Thu Feb 15 2018(Updated: )
Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1 and RT SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, and Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run (C2R) allow a remote code execution vulnerability, due to how Office handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0852.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Outlook | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Outlook Rt | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0851?
The severity of CVE-2018-0851 is critical with a severity value of 8.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-0851?
Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1 and RT SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, and Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run (C2R) are affected by CVE-2018-0851.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2018-0851?
CVE-2018-0851 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office that occurs due to how Office handles objects in memory.
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2018-0851?
To fix CVE-2018-0851, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-0851?
More information about CVE-2018-0851 can be found on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.
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