CVE-2018-8569

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Yammer desktop application due to the loading of arbitrary content, aka "Yammer Desktop Application Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Yammer Desktop App.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 24.20% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Yammer Desktop App

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8569	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105681	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8569?: CVE-2018-8569 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8569?: To fix CVE-2018-8569, 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-2018-8569 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8569 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~24% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8569?: CVE-2018-8569 affects Microsoft Yammer Desktop App.

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