CVE-2018-8539: Critical severity microsoft office vulnerability
Published Nov 14, 2018
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SharePoint Server, Microsoft Office. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8573.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2
Remediation
Event History
Nov 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2018-8539?
CVE-2018-8539 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Word software.
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Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8539?
Microsoft SharePoint Server and Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-8539.
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How severe is CVE-2018-8539?
CVE-2018-8539 is a critical vulnerability with a severity score of 7.8.
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How can I fix CVE-2018-8539?
To fix CVE-2018-8539, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8539?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-8539 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page.