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Access CVE-2018-8312

HIGH
2018-07-11 secure@microsoft.com
7.8
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Impact

CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%.
Patch available 19.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Access fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Access fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office. Affected products include: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionNVD

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Access fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
19.5%
Top 3% exploitable
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 19.5%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

59
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +20
CVSS: +39
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:click-to-run:*:*:*

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