CVE-2018-8501

HOCH 8.8CVE-2018-8501 · Published 10/10/2018 · updated 17/06/2026

Package	Affected versions	Patched versions
office microsoft	`= 2010= 2013= 2016= 2019`	No fix yet
powerpoint microsoft	`= 2010= 2013= 2016`	No fix yet
powerpoint viewer microsoft	`= 2012`	No fix yet

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly handle objects in Protected View, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint.

References

securityfocus.com/bid/105497 · Third Party Advisory
securitytracker.com/id/1041838 · Third Party Advisory
portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8501 · Patch

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