Vulnerabilities > CVE-2018-8382 - Information Exposure vulnerability in Microsoft products

047910
CVSS 5.5 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
HIGH
Integrity impact
NONE
Availability impact
NONE
local
low complexity
microsoft
CWE-200
nessus
NVD
Published: 2018-08-15
Updated: 2024-11-21

Summary

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Excel improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Microsoft
8

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Subverting Environment Variable Values
    The attacker directly or indirectly modifies environment variables used by or controlling the target software. The attacker's goal is to cause the target software to deviate from its expected operation in a manner that benefits the attacker.
  • Footprinting
    An attacker engages in probing and exploration activity to identify constituents and properties of the target. Footprinting is a general term to describe a variety of information gathering techniques, often used by attackers in preparation for some attack. It consists of using tools to learn as much as possible about the composition, configuration, and security mechanisms of the targeted application, system or network. Information that might be collected during a footprinting effort could include open ports, applications and their versions, network topology, and similar information. While footprinting is not intended to be damaging (although certain activities, such as network scans, can sometimes cause disruptions to vulnerable applications inadvertently) it may often pave the way for more damaging attacks.
  • Exploiting Trust in Client (aka Make the Client Invisible)
    An attack of this type exploits a programs' vulnerabilities in client/server communication channel authentication and data integrity. It leverages the implicit trust a server places in the client, or more importantly, that which the server believes is the client. An attacker executes this type of attack by placing themselves in the communication channel between client and server such that communication directly to the server is possible where the server believes it is communicating only with a valid client. There are numerous variations of this type of attack.
  • Browser Fingerprinting
    An attacker carefully crafts small snippets of Java Script to efficiently detect the type of browser the potential victim is using. Many web-based attacks need prior knowledge of the web browser including the version of browser to ensure successful exploitation of a vulnerability. Having this knowledge allows an attacker to target the victim with attacks that specifically exploit known or zero day weaknesses in the type and version of the browser used by the victim. Automating this process via Java Script as a part of the same delivery system used to exploit the browser is considered more efficient as the attacker can supply a browser fingerprinting method and integrate it with exploit code, all contained in Java Script and in response to the same web page request by the browser.
  • Session Credential Falsification through Prediction
    This attack targets predictable session ID in order to gain privileges. The attacker can predict the session ID used during a transaction to perform spoofing and session hijacking.

Nessus

  • NASL familyWindows : Microsoft Bulletins
    NASL idSMB_NT_MS18_AUG_OFFICE_VIEWERS_COMPAT.NASL
    descriptionThe Microsoft Office Viewer / Office Compatibility Products are missing security updates. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. (CVE-2018-8375) - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Excel improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who exploited the vulnerability could use the information to compromise the users computer or data. (CVE-2018-8382) - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office software reads out of bound memory due to an uninitialized variable, which could disclose the contents of memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could view out of bound memory. Exploitation of the vulnerability requires that a user open a specially crafted file with an affected version of Microsoft Office software. The security update addresses the vulnerability by properly initializing the affected variable. (CVE-2018-8378)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id111698
    published2018-08-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/111698
    titleSecurity Updates for Microsoft Office Viewer Products / Office Compatibility Products (August 2018)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
# extracted from the Microsoft Security Updates API. The text
# itself is copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation.
#
include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(111698);
  script_version("1.5");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/04");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2018-8375", "CVE-2018-8378", "CVE-2018-8382");
  script_bugtraq_id(104989, 104996, 105000);
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4032212");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4032213");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4092433");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4022195");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4092434");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4032212");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4032213");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4092433");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4022195");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4092434");

  script_name(english:"Security Updates for Microsoft Office Viewer Products / Office Compatibility Products (August 2018)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks for Microsoft security updates.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The Microsoft Office Viewer / Office Compatibility Office Products are affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The Microsoft Office Viewer / Office Compatibility Products are missing security
updates. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
vulnerabilities :

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in
    Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to
    properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who
    successfully exploited the vulnerability could run
    arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If
    the current user is logged on with administrative user
    rights, an attacker could take control of the affected
    system. An attacker could then install programs; view,
    change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full
    user rights.  (CVE-2018-8375)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when
    Microsoft Excel improperly discloses the contents of its
    memory. An attacker who exploited the vulnerability
    could use the information to compromise the users
    computer or data.  (CVE-2018-8382)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when
    Microsoft Office software reads out of bound memory due
    to an uninitialized variable, which could disclose the
    contents of memory. An attacker who successfully
    exploited the vulnerability could view out of bound
    memory. Exploitation of the vulnerability requires that
    a user open a specially crafted file with an affected
    version of Microsoft Office software. The security
    update addresses the vulnerability by properly
    initializing the affected variable. (CVE-2018-8378)");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4032212/description-of-the-security-update-for-microsoft-office-compatibility
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?044626c2");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4032213/description-of-the-security-update-for-excel-viewer-2007-august-14
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?242a4c69");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4092433/description-of-the-security-update-for-word-viewer-august-14-2018
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?ec324acb");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4022195/description-of-the-security-update-for-microsoft-office-viewers-and-of
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?aa676634");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4092434/description-of-the-security-update-for-word-viewer-august-14-2018
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?c214da08");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Microsoft has released the following security updates to address this issue:
  -KB4032212
  -KB4032213
  -KB4092433
  -KB4022195
  -KB4092434");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-8375");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:microsoft:word_viewer");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:microsoft:excel_viewer");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:microsoft:office_compatibility_pack");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows : Microsoft Bulletins");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("office_installed.nasl", "microsoft_office_compatibility_pack_installed.nbin", "smb_hotfixes.nasl", "ms_bulletin_checks_possible.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");
  script_require_ports(139, 445, "Host/patch_management_checks");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("smb_func.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes_fcheck.inc");
include("smb_reg_query.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("install_func.inc");

global_var vuln;

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");

bulletin = "MS18-08";
kbs = make_list(
  '4032212', # Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3
  '4022195', # Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3 - Excel Viewer
  '4032213', # Office Excel Viewer
  '4092433', # Office Word Viewer
  '4092434'  # Office Word Viewer
);

if (get_kb_item("Host/patch_management_checks")) hotfix_check_3rd_party(bulletin:bulletin, kbs:kbs, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated", exit_code:1);

vuln = FALSE;
port = kb_smb_transport();

######################################################################
# Office Compatibility Pack
######################################################################
function perform_compatibility_checks()
{
   var install, installs, path;

  installs = get_kb_list("SMB/Office/ExcelCnv/*/ProductPath");
  foreach install (keys(installs))
  {
    path = installs[install];
    path = ereg_replace(pattern:'^(.+)\\\\[^\\\\]+\\.exe$', replace:"\1\", string:path, icase:TRUE);
    if(hotfix_check_fversion(path:path, file:"excelcnv.exe", version:"12.0.6802.5000", kb:"4032212", min_version:"12.0.0.0", product:"Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack") == HCF_OLDER)
    {
      vuln = TRUE;
      break;
    }
  }
}

######################################################################
# Excel Viewer
######################################################################
function perform_excel_viewer_checks()
{
  var install, installs, path, prod, prod_exel, common_path;
  prod = "Microsoft Excel Viewer and Office Compatibility Products";
  prod_exel = "Microsoft Excel Viewer";

  installs = get_kb_list("SMB/Office/ExcelViewer/*/ProductPath");
  foreach install (keys(installs))
  {
    common_path = installs[install];
    common_path = ereg_replace(pattern:"^([A-Za-z]:.*)\\Microsoft Office.*", replace:"\1\Common Files", string:common_path);

    path = hotfix_append_path(
      path  : common_path,
      value : "Microsoft Shared\Office12"
    );

    if (hotfix_check_fversion(file:"mso.dll", version:"12.0.6802.5000", path:path, kb:"4022195", product:prod) == HCF_OLDER)
      vuln = TRUE;

    if (hotfix_check_fversion(file:"xlview.exe", version:"12.0.6802.5000", path:path, kb:"4032213", product:prod_exel) == HCF_OLDER)
      vuln = TRUE;
  }
}

######################################################################
# Word Viewer
######################################################################
function perform_word_viewer_checks()
{
  var install, installs, path, prod;
  prod = "Microsoft Word Viewer";

  installs = get_kb_list("SMB/Office/WordViewer/*/ProductPath");
  foreach install (keys(installs))
  {
    path = installs[install];
    path = ereg_replace(pattern:"^([A-Za-z]:.*)\\[wW]ordview.exe", replace:"\1", string:path);

    if (hotfix_check_fversion(file:"Wordview.exe", version:"11.0.8450.0", path:path, kb:"4092433", product:prod) == HCF_OLDER)
      vuln = TRUE;

    if (hotfix_check_fversion(file:"Mso.dll", version:"11.0.8450.0", path:path, kb:"4092434", product:prod) == HCF_OLDER)
      vuln = TRUE;
  }
}


######################################################################
# MAIN
######################################################################
perform_compatibility_checks();
perform_excel_viewer_checks();
perform_word_viewer_checks();

if (vuln)
{
  replace_kb_item(name:'SMB/Missing/'+bulletin, value:TRUE);
  hotfix_security_hole();
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, 'affected');
}
  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOS_MS18_AUG_OFFICE.NASL
    descriptionThe Microsoft Office 2016 application installed on the remote macOS or Mac OS X host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities: - An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) application for Mac improperly validates updates before executing them. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability who already has the ability to execute code on a system could elevate privileges. (CVE-2018-8412) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. (CVE-2018-8375) - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Excel improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who exploited the vulnerability could use the information to compromise the user
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id111682
    published2018-08-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/111682
    titleSecurity Update for Microsoft Office (Auguest 2018) (macOS)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
# extracted from the Microsoft Security Updates API. The text
# itself is copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(111682);
  script_version("1.7");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/04");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2018-8375", "CVE-2018-8382", "CVE-2018-8412");

  script_name(english:"Security Update for Microsoft Office (Auguest 2018) (macOS)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Microsoft Office.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"An application installed on the remote macOS or Mac OS X host is
affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The Microsoft Office 2016 application installed on the remote macOS
or Mac OS X host is missing a security update. It is, therefore,
affected by the following vulnerabilities:

  - An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the
    Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) application for Mac improperly
    validates updates before executing them. An attacker who
    successfully exploited the vulnerability who already has
    the ability to execute code on a system could elevate
    privileges. (CVE-2018-8412)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft
    Excel software when the software fails to properly handle
    objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited
    the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context
    of the current user. If the current user is logged on with
    administrative user rights, an attacker could take control
    of the affected system. An attacker could then install
    programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new
    accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are
    configured to have fewer user rights on the system could
    be less impacted than users who operate with
    administrative user rights. (CVE-2018-8375)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when
    Microsoft Excel improperly discloses the contents of its
    memory. An attacker who exploited the vulnerability could
    use the information to compromise the user's computer or
    data. (CVE-2018-8382)");
  # https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/release-notes-office-for-mac
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?17ce16bb");
  # https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8412
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?d9d90788");
  # https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8375
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?5ea3bae2");
  # https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8382
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?1d985ef1");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Microsoft has released a set of patches for Microsoft Office 2016 for
Mac.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-8375");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:microsoft:office");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("macosx_office_installed.nbin");
  script_require_keys("Host/MacOSX/Version");
  script_require_ports("installed_sw/Microsoft Word", "installed_sw/Microsoft Excel", "installed_sw/Microsoft PowerPoint", "installed_sw/Microsoft OneNote", "installed_sw/Microsoft Outlook");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("install_func.inc");

os = get_kb_item("Host/MacOSX/Version");
if (!os) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Mac OS X");

apps = make_list(
  "Microsoft Word",
  "Microsoft Excel",
  "Microsoft PowerPoint",
  "Microsoft OneNote",
  "Microsoft Outlook"
);

report = "";

foreach app (apps)
{
  installs = get_installs(app_name:app);
  if (isnull(installs[1])) continue;
  foreach install (installs[1])
  {
    version = install['version'];
    app_label = app;
    fix = NULL;
    fix_disp = NULL;

    if (version =~ "^16\.")
    {
      app_label += " for Mac 2016";
      fix = '16.16.0';
      fix_disp = '16.16 (18081201)';
    }

    if (fix && ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fix, strict:FALSE) < 0)
    {
      report +=
        '\n  Product           : ' + app_label +
        '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
        '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fix_disp;

      fix_disp = '';
      if (os =~ "^Mac OS X 10\.[0-9](\.|$)")
        report += '\n  Note              : Update will require Mac OS X 10.10.0 or later.\n';
      else report += '\n';
    }
  }
}

# Report findings.
if (!empty(report))
  security_report_v4(severity:SECURITY_HOLE, port:0, extra:report);
else
  audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, "affected");
  • NASL familyWindows : Microsoft Bulletins
    NASL idSMB_NT_MS18_AUG_EXCEL.NASL
    descriptionThe Microsoft Excel Products are missing security updates. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Excel improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who exploited the vulnerability could use the information to compromise the users computer or data. (CVE-2018-8382) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. (CVE-2018-8375, CVE-2018-8379)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id111694
    published2018-08-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/111694
    titleSecurity Updates for Microsoft Excel Products (August 2018)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
# extracted from the Microsoft Security Updates API. The text
# itself is copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation.
#
include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(111694);
  script_version("1.6");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/04");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2018-8375", "CVE-2018-8379", "CVE-2018-8382");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4032223");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4032229");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4032241");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4032223");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4032229");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4032241");

  script_name(english:"Security Updates for Microsoft Excel Products (August 2018)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks for Microsoft security updates.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The Microsoft Excel Products are affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The Microsoft Excel Products are missing security updates.
It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when
    Microsoft Excel improperly discloses the contents of its
    memory. An attacker who exploited the vulnerability
    could use the information to compromise the users
    computer or data.  (CVE-2018-8382)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in
    Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to
    properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who
    successfully exploited the vulnerability could run
    arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If
    the current user is logged on with administrative user
    rights, an attacker could take control of the affected
    system. An attacker could then install programs; view,
    change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full
    user rights.  (CVE-2018-8375, CVE-2018-8379)");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4032223/description-of-the-security-update-for-excel-2010-august-14-2018
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?f7e98db4");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4032229/description-of-the-security-update-for-excel-2016-august-14-2018
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?071d9591");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4032241/description-of-the-security-update-for-excel-2013-august-14-2018
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?89b49727");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Microsoft has released the following security updates to address this issue:  
  -KB4032223
  -KB4032229
  -KB4032241");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-8375");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:microsoft:excel");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows : Microsoft Bulletins");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("office_installed.nasl", "smb_hotfixes.nasl", "ms_bulletin_checks_possible.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");
  script_require_ports(139, 445, "Host/patch_management_checks");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("smb_func.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes_fcheck.inc");
include("smb_reg_query.inc");
include("install_func.inc");

global_var vuln;

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");

bulletin = "MS18-08";
kbs = make_list(
  '4032223', # 2010
  '4032241', # 2013
  '4032229'  # 2016
);

if (get_kb_item("Host/patch_management_checks"))
  hotfix_check_3rd_party(bulletin:bulletin, kbs:kbs, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated", exit_code:1);

vuln = FALSE;
port = kb_smb_transport();

######################################################################
# Excel 2010, 2013, 2016
######################################################################
excel_checks = make_array(
  "14.0", make_array("sp", 2, "version", "14.0.7212.5000", "kb", "4032223"),
  "15.0", make_array("sp", 1, "version", "15.0.5059.1000", "kb", "4032241"),
  "16.0", make_array("sp", 0, "version", "16.0.4732.1000", "kb", "4032229")
  );

if (hotfix_check_office_product(product:"Excel", checks:excel_checks, bulletin:bulletin))
  vuln = TRUE;

if (vuln)
{
  replace_kb_item(name:'SMB/Missing/'+bulletin, value:TRUE);
  hotfix_security_hole();
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, 'affected');
}

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