CVE-2018-8245
CVE-2018-8245 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Publisher
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Publisher fails to utilize features that lock down the Local Machine zone when instantiating OLE objects, aka "Microsoft Publisher Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Publisher.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8245?
- A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Publisher fails to utilize features that lock down the Local Machine zone when instantiating OLE objects, aka "Microsoft Publisher Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Publisher.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8245?
- CVE-2018-8245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-8245 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-8245?
- CVE-2018-8245 affects Microsoft Publisher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-8245?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-8245 published?
- CVE-2018-8245 was published on 2018-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104405
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041105
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8245
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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