CVE-2018-8524: Critical severity microsoft office vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2018

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Outlook software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8522, CVE-2018-8576, CVE-2018-8582.

Affected Software

6 affected components

Microsoft Office=2019

Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus

Microsoft Outlook=2010-sp2

Microsoft Outlook=2013-sp1

Microsoft Outlook=2016

Microsoft Outlook Rt=2013-sp1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8524

Event History

Nov 14, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8524?

CVE-2018-8524 is a remote code execution vulnerability that exists in Microsoft Outlook software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-8524?

CVE-2018-8524 affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Outlook 2010 SP2, Microsoft Outlook 2013 SP1, Microsoft Outlook 2016, and Microsoft Outlook RT 2013 SP1.

How severe is CVE-2018-8524?

CVE-2018-8524 has a severity rating of 7.8 (out of 10), which is considered critical.

How can I fix CVE-2018-8524?

To fix CVE-2018-8524, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8524?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-8524 on the following websites: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105823), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042110), [Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8524).