CVE-2018-8579
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CVE-2018-8579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when attaching files to Outlook messages, aka "Microsoft Outlook Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8558.. EPSS estimates a 6.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when attaching files to Outlook messages, aka "Microsoft Outlook Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8558.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2019 |
| Microsoft | Office 365 Proplus | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105828Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042132Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8579Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105828Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042132Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8579Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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