SB2018061225 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Publisher
Published: June 12, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018061225
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8245)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing OLE objects within Microsoft Publisher documents. The application does not properly utilize features that locks down the Local Machine zone when instantiating OLE objects. As a result, the attacker can create a specially crafted Microsoft Publisher document, trick the user to open it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.