Is CVE-2018-8597 actively exploited?

CVE-2018-8597 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8597?

CVE-2018-8597 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2018-8597?

Patch guidance is available from microsoft security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2018-8597.

Fix CVE-2018-8597 - HIGH microsoft excel

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2018-8597?

10 products: microsoft excel, microsoft excel, microsoft excel, microsoft excel, microsoft office, and 5 more.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8636.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-noinfo

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROSOFT
Published: 12/12/2018
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

microsoft : excelmicrosoft : excelmicrosoft : excelmicrosoft : excelmicrosoft : officemicrosoft : officemicrosoft : officemicrosoft : officemicrosoft : office_365microsoft : office_compatibility_pack

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD