CVE-2018-1029: 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 Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0920, CVE-2018-1011, CVE-2018-1027.

Affected Software

9 affected components

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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1029

Event History

Apr 12, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1029?

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.

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-1029?

Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, and various versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2018-1029.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1029?

CVE-2018-1029 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, which is classified as critical.

How can I fix CVE-2018-1029?

Apply the necessary security patches and updates provided by Microsoft to fix CVE-2018-1029.

Where can I find more information about 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).