CVE-2018-8546
UnknownEPSS 5.46%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8546 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A denial of service vulnerability exists in Skype for Business, aka "Microsoft Skype for Business Denial of Service Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Lync, Skype.. EPSS estimates a 5.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists in Skype for Business, aka "Microsoft Skype for Business Denial of Service Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Lync, Skype.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Lync | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Lync Basic | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2019 | — |
| Microsoft | Office 365 Proplus | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Skype For Business | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Skype For Business Basic | 2016 | — |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105802Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042125Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8546Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105802Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042125Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8546Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8546?
A denial of service vulnerability exists in Skype for Business, aka "Microsoft Skype for Business Denial of Service Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Lync, Skype.
How severe is CVE-2018-8546?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8546 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8546?
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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