CVE-2017-8571

Description

Microsoft Outlook 2007 SP3, Outlook 2010 SP2, Outlook 2013 SP1, Outlook 2013 RT SP1, and Outlook 2016 as packaged in Microsoft Office allows a security feature bypass vulnerability due to the way that it handles input, aka "Microsoft Office Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.41% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99452 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8571 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039012 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8571?
CVE-2017-8571 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8571?
To fix CVE-2017-8571, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-8571 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8571 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8571?
CVE-2017-8571 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office.
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