CVE-2018-1027: Critical severity microsoft office excel vulnerability
Published Apr 12, 2018
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0920, CVE-2018-1011, CVE-2018-1029.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2007
Microsoft Excel=2010
Microsoft Excel=2013
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Remediation
Event History
Apr 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2018-1027?
CVE-2018-1027 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel software.
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Which software is affected by CVE-2018-1027?
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-1027.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1027?
CVE-2018-1027 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).
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How can I fix CVE-2018-1027?
To fix CVE-2018-1027, update your Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office to the latest available version.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1027?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-1027 at the following references: [1], [2], [3].