CVE-2018-8412

CVE-2018-8412 concerns Microsoft Office for Mac and the Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) component. The vulnerability arises because MAU improperly validates updates before installing them, enabling an attacker who can run code on the target to elevate privileges by placing a crafted executable in a sp...

Microsoft Office CVE-2018-8412 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Office is prone to a privilege-escalation vulnerability. An attackers may exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges. Technologies Affected Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac Recommendations Run all software as a nonprivileged user with minimal access rights. To reduce the...

KLA11301 Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office

Multiple serious vulnerabilities were found in Microsoft Office. Malicious users can exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code, gain privileges, obtain sensitive information. Below is a complete list of vulnerabilities: 1. Multiple improper object handling vulnerabilities in Microso...