What is the severity of CVE-2018-8163?

CVE-2018-8163 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8163?

To fix CVE-2018-8163, you should update Microsoft Excel to the latest security update provided by Microsoft.

What versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2018-8163?

CVE-2018-8163 affects Microsoft Excel 2010, 2013, and 2016, including versions for Mac.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8163?

CVE-2018-8163 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

Can CVE-2018-8163 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-8163 may allow attackers to exploit the vulnerability through malicious Excel files, which can lead to unauthorized information disclosure.

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CVE-2018-8163

medium

5.5

CWE

200

9/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8163: Infoleak

First published: Wed May 09 2018(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Excel improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2016
Microsoft Office	=2016

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8163

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8163?
CVE-2018-8163 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8163?
To fix CVE-2018-8163, you should update Microsoft Excel to the latest security update provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2018-8163?
CVE-2018-8163 affects Microsoft Excel 2010, 2013, and 2016, including versions for Mac.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8163?
CVE-2018-8163 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-8163 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-8163 may allow attackers to exploit the vulnerability through malicious Excel files, which can lead to unauthorized information disclosure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8163?
CVE-2018-8163 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8163?
To fix CVE-2018-8163, you should update Microsoft Excel to the latest security update provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2018-8163?
CVE-2018-8163 affects Microsoft Excel 2010, 2013, and 2016, including versions for Mac.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8163?
CVE-2018-8163 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-8163 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-8163 may allow attackers to exploit the vulnerability through malicious Excel files, which can lead to unauthorized information disclosure.