CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office Excel=2016
Microsoft Office=2016

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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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