CVE-2018-8501

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CVSS 3.0

8.8 high

EPSS

20%p97

Published

Oct 10, 2018 (Oct 10, 2018)

Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Description

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

Vendors: microsoft
Products: office, office 365 proplus, powerpoint, powerpoint viewer
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

NVD CVE.org GitHub PoCs EPSS (19.7%)

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