CVE-2018-8305

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows Mail Client when a message is opened, aka "Windows Mail Client Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Mail, Calendar, and People in Windows 8.1 App Store.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 10.83% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Mail, Calendar, and People in Windows 8.1 App Store
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041270 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104618 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8305 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8305?
CVE-2018-8305 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8305?
To fix CVE-2018-8305, 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-2018-8305 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8305 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8305?
CVE-2018-8305 affects Microsoft Mail, Calendar, and People in Windows 8.1 App Store.
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