CVE-2018-0853
First published: Thu Feb 15 2018(Updated: )
Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1 and RT SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, and Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run (C2R) allow an information disclosure vulnerability, due to how Office initializes the affected variable, aka "Microsoft Office Information Disclosure Vulnerability".
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0853?
CVE-2018-0853 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability that could potentially expose sensitive information.
What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-0853?
CVE-2018-0853 affects Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, Office 2016, and Office 2016 Click-to-Run.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0853?
To fix CVE-2018-0853, users should install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0853?
CVE-2018-0853 is categorized as an information disclosure vulnerability affecting Microsoft Office.
Can CVE-2018-0853 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-0853 requires local access to exploit, as it does not allow for remote code execution.
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