CVE-2018-8312
CVE-2018-8312 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Access
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Access fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8312?
- A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Access fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8312?
- CVE-2018-8312 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-2018-8312 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-8312?
- CVE-2018-8312 primarily affects Microsoft Access. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-8312?
- 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-2018-8312 published?
- CVE-2018-8312 was published on 2018-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104645
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041254
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8312
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:click-to-run:*:*:*
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