CVE-2018-8173 Memory corruption in Microsoft Infopath
Remote code execution via improper memory handling in Microsoft InfoPath allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-8173?
CVE-2018-8173 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Infopath, published on 9 May 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft InfoPath when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft InfoPath Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Infopath.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8173?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Infopath.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8173?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8173 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-2018-8173 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8173 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Infopath
Sources
Also known as GHSA-332w-5chw-jpv3.