CVE-2018-8311

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Skype for Business and Microsoft Lync clients fail to properly sanitize specially crafted content, aka "Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Skype For Business and Lync." This affects Skype, Microsoft Lync.

• CWE-20

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104624Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041259Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041260Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8311Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104624Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041259Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041260Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8311Vendor Advisory

Published

Jul 11, 2018

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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