CVE-2018-0819

Name: CVE-2018-0819
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-10T01:29:01.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0819 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac allows an attacker to send a specially crafted email attachment to a user in an attempt to launch a social engineering attack, such as phishing, due to how Outlook for Mac displays encoded email addresses, aka "Spoofing Vulnerability in Microsoft Office for Mac.". EPSS estimates a 5.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac allows an attacker to send a specially crafted email attachment to a user in an attempt to launch a social engineering attack, such as phishing, due to how Outlook for Mac displays encoded email addresses, aka "Spoofing Vulnerability in Microsoft Office for Mac."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.73%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Office	2016

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102464Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040153Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0819Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102464Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040153Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0819Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0819?

How severe is CVE-2018-0819?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0819 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0819?

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