CVE-2018-8238
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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
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Lync | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Skype For Business | 2016 | — |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104619Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8238Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104619Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8238Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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