CVE-2018-8627
First published: Wed Dec 12 2018(Updated: )
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Excel software reads out of bound memory due to an uninitialized variable, which could disclose the contents of memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8598.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Excel Viewer | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2019 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2019 | |
| Microsoft Office 365 Proplus | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server | =2010-sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8627?
CVE-2018-8627 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Excel software that allows an attacker to read out of bound memory, potentially disclosing the contents of memory.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8627?
CVE-2018-8627 affects Microsoft Excel, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, and Microsoft SharePoint Server.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8627?
CVE-2018-8627 has a severity score of 5.5 (Medium).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-8627?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-8627 by leveraging the uninitialized variable in Microsoft Excel software to read out of bound memory and obtain sensitive information.
Are there any patches or updates available to fix CVE-2018-8627?
Yes, Microsoft has released security updates to address CVE-2018-8627. It is recommended to apply the latest updates for the affected software.
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