CVE-2018-0862: 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-2018-0862?
CVE-2018-0862 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Equation Editor in Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016.
How severe is CVE-2018-0862?
CVE-2018-0862 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10, classified as critical.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-0862?
CVE-2018-0862 affects Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016.
How can I fix CVE-2018-0862?
To fix CVE-2018-0862, apply the appropriate updates or security patches provided by Microsoft for your version of Microsoft Office.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-0862?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-0862 on the SecurityFocus website and the Microsoft Security Guidance advisory.