What is the severity of CVE-2018-0907?

CVE-2018-0907 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0907?

To fix CVE-2018-0907, ensure that you have installed the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your version of Excel.

Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2018-0907?

CVE-2018-0907 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0907?

CVE-2018-0907 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.

Can CVE-2018-0907 affect macro execution in Excel?

Yes, CVE-2018-0907 can potentially affect how macro settings are enforced, leading to unintentional macro execution.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-0907

high

7.8

14/3/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-0907

First published: Wed Mar 14 2018(Updated: )

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, Microsoft Excel 2013 SP1, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run and Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac allow a security feature bypass vulnerability due to how macro settings are enforced, aka "Microsoft Office Excel Security Feature Bypass".

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office Excel	=2007-sp2
Microsoft Office Excel	=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office Excel	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office Excel	=2016
Microsoft Office for Mac OS X	=2016
Microsoft Office	=2016

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0907

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0907?
CVE-2018-0907 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0907?
To fix CVE-2018-0907, ensure that you have installed the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your version of Excel.
Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2018-0907?
CVE-2018-0907 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0907?
CVE-2018-0907 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-0907 affect macro execution in Excel?
Yes, CVE-2018-0907 can potentially affect how macro settings are enforced, leading to unintentional macro execution.

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