# CVE-2018-8504: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when the software fails to properly handle objects in Protected View

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-10-10 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2010 Service Pack 2
- 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), 2019 for 32-bit editions, 2019 for 64-bit editions, Web Apps 2010 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Office: 365 ProPlus for 32-bit Systems, 365 ProPlus for 64-bit Systems
- Microsoft Microsoft Word: 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)

## Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when the software fails to properly handle objects in Protected View, aka "Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SharePoint Server, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word.

## What to do

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

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105499
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8504
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041840

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