CVE-2018-0791

Name: CVE-2018-0791
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-10T01:29:00.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0791 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft Outlook 2010, Microsoft Outlook 2013, and Microsoft Outlook 2016 allow a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way email messages are parsed, aka "Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0793.. EPSS estimates a 20.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft Outlook 2010, Microsoft Outlook 2013, and Microsoft Outlook 2016 allow a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way email messages are parsed, aka "Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0793.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.57%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2016	C2r
Microsoft	Outlook	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Outlook	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Outlook	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Outlook	2016	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102383Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040154Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0791Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102383Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040154Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0791Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0791?

How severe is CVE-2018-0791?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0791 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0791?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST