Microsoft Office
CVE-2018-8245 — Microsoft Publisher Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Important
2018-06 archive
Executive Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Publisher fails to utilize features that lock down the Local Machine zone when instantiating OLE objects. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could force arbitrary code to be executed in the Local Machine zone. To exploit the vulnerability, the attacker could send a specially crafted Publisher document to a victim. The user would then need to open the document in Publisher to trigger the vulnerability. This update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring that Publisher properly utilizes built-in OS functionality to lock down the Local Machine zone.
Overview
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
N/A
MS Exploit Likelihood
EPSS Score
No EPSS score available for this CVE.
View on FIRST.orgAffected Products
2 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Publisher 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions) | 4011186 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
| Microsoft Publisher 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions) | 4011186 (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4011186 |
Security Update | Maybe |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
Eduardo Braun Prado working with iDefense Labs
References
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