CVE-2018-1028 in the critical feed json
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Office graphics component improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "M…
published 2018-04-12 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-11688
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 18.9%
- EPSS 18.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 97%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Office graphics component improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Microsoft SharePoint Server.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
18.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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portal.msrc.microsoft.com
/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1028
patch, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1040654
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/103641
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-1028
- NVD CVE-2018-1028
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