CVE-2018-0793
First published: Tue Jan 09 2018(Updated: )
Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft Outlook 2010 and Microsoft Outlook 2013 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-2018-0791.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016-c2r | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0793?
CVE-2018-0793 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook 2007, 2010, and 2013.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a specially crafted email message to a user and convincing them to open it.
Which versions of Microsoft Outlook are affected by CVE-2018-0793?
Microsoft Outlook 2007, 2010, and 2013 are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0793?
CVE-2018-0793 has a severity rating of 7.8 (Critical).
How can I protect myself from this vulnerability?
To protect yourself, ensure that you have installed the latest security updates and patches for Microsoft Outlook.
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