CVE-2018-8150

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Outlook attachment block filter does not properly handle attachments, aka "Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 13.24% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040852	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104039	third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8150	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8150?: CVE-2018-8150 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8150?: To fix CVE-2018-8150, 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-2018-8150 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8150 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~13% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8150?: CVE-2018-8150 affects Microsoft Microsoft Office.

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