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CVE-2018-0802

Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Microsoft OfficeApplications & CMS
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CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 3 Nov 2021. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)93.3%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline3 May 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 10 Jan 2018, 01:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 3 Nov 2021Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Description

Microsoft Office contains a memory corruption vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory. Successful exploitation allows for remote code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability is known to be chained with CVE-2018-0798.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Equation Editoraffected: Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016CVE List

References 7