CVE-2018-8501

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

Score

CVSS 3.0 8.8 High

Status

Modified - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2018-10-10

Last modified

2024-08-05

Affected products

• Microsoft Office (Microsoft)
• Microsoft Powerpoint (Microsoft)
• Office (Microsoft)
• Office 365 Proplus (Microsoft)
• Powerpoint (Microsoft)
• Powerpoint Viewer (Microsoft)

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105497
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041838
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8501