CVE-2018-1026 Memory corruption in Microsoft Office
Attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely by exploiting improper memory handling in Microsoft Office applications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-1026?
CVE-2018-1026 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 12 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-1030.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1026?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Office.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1026?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1026 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-1026 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1026 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r7gw-h9rp-22h2.