CVE-2018-0850

Name: CVE-2018-0850
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-15T02:29:03.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0850 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft Outlook 2010, Microsoft Outlook 2013, Microsoft Outlook 2016, and Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run allow an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how the format of incoming message is validated, aka "Microsoft Outlook Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 5.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft Outlook 2010, Microsoft Outlook 2013, Microsoft Outlook 2016, and Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run allow an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how the format of incoming message is validated, aka "Microsoft Outlook Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.13%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Office	2016
Microsoft	Outlook	2007
Microsoft	Outlook	2010
Microsoft	Outlook	2013
Microsoft	Outlook	2016

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102866Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040382Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0850Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102866Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040382Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0850Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0850?

How severe is CVE-2018-0850?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0850 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0850?

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