CVE-2018-8312: High severity Microsoft Access vulnerability
Published Jul 11, 2018
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Access fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft Access=2013-sp1
Microsoft Access=2016
Microsoft Office=2016
Remediation
Event History
Jul 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2018-8312?
CVE-2018-8312 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Access.
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How does CVE-2018-8312 occur?
CVE-2018-8312 occurs when Microsoft Access fails to properly handle objects in memory.
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-8312?
The severity of CVE-2018-8312 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
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Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8312?
Microsoft Access 2013 SP1 and Microsoft Access 2016, as well as Microsoft Office 2016 with Click-to-Run, are affected by CVE-2018-8312.
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How can I fix CVE-2018-8312?
To fix CVE-2018-8312, apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.