# CVE-2018-8577: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-11-14 · 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 for Mac, 2019 for 32-bit editions, 2019 for 64-bit editions, 2019 for Mac, Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3, Web Apps Server 2013 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Microsoft Excel: 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)
- Microsoft Microsoft Excel Viewer: 2007 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Excel: Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Office: 365 ProPlus for 32-bit Systems, 365 ProPlus for 64-bit Systems

## Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8574.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Microsoft Microsoft Office, Microsoft Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Microsoft Excel Viewer 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/105834
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042134
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8577

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