A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, Office Online Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 9 products from microsoft, from microsoft, from microsoft and 6 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2018, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2018-12-12T00:29:01.467
2024-11-21T04:14:08.670
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 7.8 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
8.6
10.0
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | microsoft | office | 2016 | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | office | 2019 | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | office | 2019 | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | office_365_proplus | - | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | office_compatibility_pack | - | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | office_online_server | * | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | office_web_apps | 2010 | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | office_web_apps | 2013 | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | powerpoint | 2010 | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | powerpoint | 2013 | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | powerpoint | 2016 | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | powerpoint_viewer | * | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | sharepoint_enterprise_server | 2016 | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | sharepoint_server | 2013 | Yes |
| Application | microsoft | sharepoint_server | 2019 | Yes |
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