CVE-2018-8581

Known Exploited

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange Server, aka "Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Exchange Server.

7.4

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 90.83% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042141	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105837	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8581	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8581?: CVE-2018-8581 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8581?: To fix CVE-2018-8581, 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-2018-8581 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2018-8581 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~91% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8581?: CVE-2018-8581 affects Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Server.

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