CVE-2018-0793

Name: CVE-2018-0793
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-10T01:29:00.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0793 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft Outlook 2010 and Microsoft Outlook 2013 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-2018-0791.. EPSS estimates a 20.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft Outlook 2010 and Microsoft Outlook 2013 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-2018-0791.

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	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Word	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Word	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Word	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Word	2016	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102375Third 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-2018-0793Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102375Third 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-2018-0793Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0793?

How severe is CVE-2018-0793?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0793 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0793?

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