CVE-2018-8161: High severity Microsoft Office vulnerability

Published May 9, 2018

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Word, Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8157, CVE-2018-8158.

Affected Software

13 affected components

Microsoft Office=2010-sp2

Microsoft Office=2013-sp1

Microsoft Office=2016

Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2

Microsoft Office Web Apps=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2016

Microsoft Word=2010-sp2

Microsoft Word=2013-sp1

Microsoft Word=2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8161

Event History

May 9, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·07:29 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8161?

CVE-2018-8161 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office software.

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8161?

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Web Apps are affected by CVE-2018-8161.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8161?

The severity of CVE-2018-8161 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8161?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-8161 on the following websites: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104052), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040853), [Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8161).

How can I fix CVE-2018-8161?

To fix CVE-2018-8161, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.