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CVE-2018-8238

UnknownEPSS 5.46%

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CVE-2018-8238 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Skype for Business or Lync do not properly parse UNC path links shared via messages, aka "Skype for Business and Lync Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Skype, Microsoft Lync.. EPSS estimates a 5.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Skype for Business or Lync do not properly parse UNC path links shared via messages, aka "Skype for Business and Lync Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Skype, Microsoft Lync.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.46%

91.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftLync2013Sp1
MicrosoftSkype For Business2016—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8238?
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Skype for Business or Lync do not properly parse UNC path links shared via messages, aka "Skype for Business and Lync Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Skype, Microsoft Lync.
How severe is CVE-2018-8238?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8238 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8238?
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