First published: Thu 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 Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0920, CVE-2018-1011, CVE-2018-1027.
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Excel | =2007 | |
Microsoft Excel | =2010 | |
Microsoft Excel | =2013 | |
Microsoft Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
Microsoft Excel | =2016 | |
Microsoft Excel Mac Os X | =2016 | |
Microsoft Excel | =2016 | |
Microsoft Excel Viewer | =2007-sp3 | |
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack | =sp3 |
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CVE-2018-1029 is a remote code execution vulnerability that exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory.
Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, and various versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2018-1029.
CVE-2018-1029 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, which is classified as critical.
Apply the necessary security patches and updates provided by Microsoft to fix CVE-2018-1029.
You can find more information about CVE-2018-1029 on the following websites: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103617), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040652), and [Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1029).