What is the severity of CVE-2018-8636?

CVE-2018-8636 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8636?

To mitigate CVE-2018-8636, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Excel versions.

Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2018-8636?

CVE-2018-8636 affects Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2019, and Office 365 ProPlus.

What types of attacks can CVE-2018-8636 enable?

CVE-2018-8636 can be exploited to allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8636?

The primary recommendation for CVE-2018-8636 is to update to the latest version of Excel, as no effective workaround exists.

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CVE-2018-8636

critical

9.3

12/12/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8636

First published: Wed Dec 12 2018(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8597.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2016
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2019
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8636

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8636?
CVE-2018-8636 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8636?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8636, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Excel versions.
Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2018-8636?
CVE-2018-8636 affects Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2019, and Office 365 ProPlus.
What types of attacks can CVE-2018-8636 enable?
CVE-2018-8636 can be exploited to allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8636?
The primary recommendation for CVE-2018-8636 is to update to the latest version of Excel, as no effective workaround exists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8636?
CVE-2018-8636 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8636?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8636, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Excel versions.
Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2018-8636?
CVE-2018-8636 affects Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2019, and Office 365 ProPlus.
What types of attacks can CVE-2018-8636 enable?
CVE-2018-8636 can be exploited to allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8636?
The primary recommendation for CVE-2018-8636 is to update to the latest version of Excel, as no effective workaround exists.