CVE-2018-8573: 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 Word, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8539.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
Microsoft Word=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2016
Remediation
Event History
Nov 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2018-8573?
CVE-2018-8573 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Word software.
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Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8573?
CVE-2018-8573 affects Microsoft Word, Office 365 ProPlus, and Microsoft Office.
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-8573?
CVE-2018-8573 has a severity level of 7.8 (critical).
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How can I fix CVE-2018-8573?
To fix CVE-2018-8573, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8573?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-8573 on the official Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page.