CVE-2018-8427: Infoleak

Published 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.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Microsoft Excel Viewer=2007-sp3

Microsoft Office Mac Os X=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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8427

Event History

Oct 10, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

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.