CVE-2018-8412
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2018-08-15 17:00
Modified
2024-08-05 06:54
Severity ?
EPSS score ?
Summary
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) application for Mac improperly validates updates before executing them, aka "Microsoft (MAU) Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.
References
▼ | URL | Tags | |
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secure@microsoft.com | http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105014 | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
secure@microsoft.com | http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041484 | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
secure@microsoft.com | https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8412 | Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105014 | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041484 | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8412 | Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Impacted products
Vendor | Product | Version | |
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▼ | Microsoft | Microsoft Office |
Version: 2016 for Mac |
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