CVE-2018-8474

Name: CVE-2018-8474
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-13T00:29:07.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 38.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8474 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Lync for Mac 2011 fails to properly sanitize specially crafted messages, aka "Lync for Mac 2011 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Lync.. EPSS estimates a 38.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Lync for Mac 2011 fails to properly sanitize specially crafted messages, aka "Lync for Mac 2011 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Lync.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

38.18%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Lync For Mac	2011

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105268Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041633Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8474Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45936/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105268Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041633Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8474Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45936/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8474?

How severe is CVE-2018-8474?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8474 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 38.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8474?

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Source: NVD / NIST