CVE-2018-8501 Information

Description

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Reference

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

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

8.8