Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8628

First published: Wed 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.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=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

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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.

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