CVE-2018-8628: Critical severity microsoft office for mac os x vulnerability

Published Dec 12, 2018

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Office Online Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server.

Affected Software

15 affected components

Microsoft Office Mac Os X=2016

Microsoft Office=2019

Microsoft Office Macos=2019

Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus

Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=sp3

Microsoft Office Online Server

Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2

Microsoft Office Web Apps=2013-sp1

Microsoft PowerPoint=2010-sp2

Microsoft PowerPoint=2013-sp1

Microsoft PowerPoint=2016

Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2013-sp1

Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8628

Event History

Dec 12, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8628?

CVE-2018-8628 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint software.

How does CVE-2018-8628 affect Microsoft Office?

CVE-2018-8628 affects Microsoft Office, Office 365 ProPlus, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8628?

CVE-2018-8628 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is critical.

How can I fix CVE-2018-8628?

To fix CVE-2018-8628, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8628?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-8628 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page and the SecurityFocus website.