CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8427: Infoleak

First published: Wed Oct 10 2018(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Components Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Office 365 ProPlus, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Excel Viewer.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Excel Viewer=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office 365 Proplus
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3
Microsoft Office Word Viewer
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer=2007
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-8427?

    CVE-2018-8427 is an information disclosure vulnerability that exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8427?

    The software affected by CVE-2018-8427 includes Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Office 365 ProPlus, Windows Server 2008, and Microsoft Excel Viewer.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-8427?

    CVE-2018-8427 has a severity score of 5.5, which is considered medium.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-8427?

    To fix CVE-2018-8427, it is recommended to apply the patches and updates provided by Microsoft.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8427?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-8427 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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