# CVE-2018-8430: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file, aka "Word PDF Remote Code Execu

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-09-13 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- Microsoft Microsoft Word: 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)
- Microsoft Microsoft Office: 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 Word if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file, aka "Word PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Microsoft Microsoft Word, 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-2018-8430
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105212
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041638

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