# CVE-2018-8157: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-05-09 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- Microsoft Microsoft Office: 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions), 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions), 2013 RT Service Pack 1, 2013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions), 2013 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions), 2016 (32-bit edition), 2016 (64-bit edition), 2016 Click-to-Run (C2R) for 32-bit editions, 2016 Click-to-Run (C2R) for 64-bit editions

## Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8158, CVE-2018-8161.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Microsoft Microsoft Office, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8157
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040853
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104046

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