CVE-2018-1026 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office software, stemming from improper handling of objects in memory. This high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction, and could lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not actively exploited in the wild (KEV), its high EPSS score and FAUCET Risk Score of 97/100 indicate significant potential risk, despite a lack of public exploit code and limited community discussion or media coverage beyond initial patch Tuesday reports.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2013CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2016CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2016CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:click-to-run:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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