First published: Wed Aug 15 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-2018-8379.
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
Microsoft Excel | =2013 | |
Microsoft Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
Microsoft Excel | =2016 | |
Microsoft Excel | =2016 | |
Microsoft Excel Viewer | =2007-sp3 | |
Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack | =sp3 |
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CVE-2018-8375 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel software.
Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Excel versions 2010, 2013, and 2016 are affected by CVE-2018-8375.
CVE-2018-8375 has a severity rating of 7.8 (Critical).
CVE-2018-8375 occurs when the Microsoft Excel software fails to properly handle objects in memory, allowing remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2018-8375, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.