CVE-2018-8582

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Outlook parses specially modified rule export files, aka "Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8522, CVE-2018-8524, CVE-2018-8576.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 16.80% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office

Affected: Microsoft Office

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Outlook

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042110	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105825	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8582	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8582?: CVE-2018-8582 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8582?: To fix CVE-2018-8582, 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-2018-8582 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8582 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~17% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8582?: CVE-2018-8582 affects Microsoft Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Microsoft Outlook.

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