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CVE-2018-0819

UnknownEPSS 5.73%

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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

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftOffice2016

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0819?
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."
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