CVE-2018-0791
First published: Tue Jan 09 2018(Updated: )
Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft Outlook 2010, Microsoft Outlook 2013, and Microsoft Outlook 2016 allow a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way email messages are parsed, aka "Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0793.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2016-c2r | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0791?
CVE-2018-0791 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft Outlook 2010, Microsoft Outlook 2013, and Microsoft Outlook 2016.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0791?
The severity of CVE-2018-0791 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2018-0791 impact Microsoft Outlook?
CVE-2018-0791 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine by exploiting the way email messages are parsed in Microsoft Outlook.
Which versions of Microsoft Outlook are affected by CVE-2018-0791?
Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft Outlook 2010, Microsoft Outlook 2013, and Microsoft Outlook 2016 are affected by CVE-2018-0791.
How can I fix CVE-2018-0791?
To fix CVE-2018-0791, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Microsoft Outlook.
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