Improper input validation in Microsoft Office
CVE-2018-8176
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly validate XML content, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.221 (97.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Office — versions 2016 for Mac
- Microsoft Office_for_mac — versions 2016
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- secure@microsoft.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8176?
- CVE-2018-8176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-05-23.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8176?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-8176 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.