Vulnerability CVE-2018-8176
Published: 2018-05-23

Description:
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.

Type:

CWE-20

 (Improper Input Validation)

CVSS2 => (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)

CVSS Base Score
Impact Subscore
Exploitability Subscore
9.3/10
10/10
8.6/10
Exploit range
Attack complexity
Authentication
Remote
Medium
No required
Confidentiality impact
Integrity impact
Availability impact
Complete
Complete
Complete
Affected software
Microsoft -> Office for mac 

 References:
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104184
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040937
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8176
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