Microsoft Word CVE-2018-8573 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	105836
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2018-8573
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Nov 13 2018 12:00AM
Updated:	Nov 13 2018 12:00AM
Credit:	Anonymous working with Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
Vulnerable:	Microsoft Word 2016 (64-bit edition) 0 Microsoft Word 2016 (32-bit edition) 0 Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) Microsoft Word 2013 RT Service Pack 1 0 Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions) 0 Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions) 0 Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus for 64-bit Systems 0 Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus for 32-bit Systems 0 Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions 0 Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions 0 Microsoft Office 2010 (64-bit edition) SP2 Microsoft Office 2010 (32-bit edition) SP2
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft Word CVE-2018-8573 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Word is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial of service conditions.

Microsoft Word CVE-2018-8573 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Microsoft Word CVE-2018-8573 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Microsoft Word CVE-2018-8573 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft Word Homepage (Microsoft )
  
• CVE-2018-8573 | Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (Microsoft)