Vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint
CVE-2018-8376
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft PowerPoint.
EPSS: 0.182 (96.9th 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 Powerpoint — versions 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions), 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)
- Microsoft Powerpoint — versions 2010
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secure@microsoft.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8376?
- CVE-2018-8376 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-08-15.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8376?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-8376 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.