CVE-2018-0802
CVSS 2.0 Score 9.3 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 10, 2018
Updated: Aug 24, 2020
CWE ID 787
Summary
CVE-2018-0802 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Equation Editor, affecting Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016. The vulnerability is due to the way objects are handled in memory. It is categorized as a high-severity issue with a CVSS score of 9.3. The potential danger this vulnerability poses to an organization is that it allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. To remediate this vulnerability, users should apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
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