What is the severity of CVE-2018-0819?

CVE-2018-0819 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0819?

To mitigate CVE-2018-0819, ensure that you apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for Office 2016 on Mac.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-0819?

CVE-2018-0819 is associated with social engineering attacks, including phishing attempts.

Which version of Microsoft Office is affected by CVE-2018-0819?

CVE-2018-0819 affects Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac.

What is the primary issue caused by CVE-2018-0819?

The primary issue caused by CVE-2018-0819 is the improper display of encoded email addresses in Outlook for Mac, leading to possible spoofing.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-0819

medium

6.5

10/1/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2018-0819

First published: Wed Jan 10 2018(Updated: )

Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac allows an attacker to send a specially crafted email attachment to a user in an attempt to launch a social engineering attack, such as phishing, due to how Outlook for Mac displays encoded email addresses, aka "Spoofing Vulnerability in Microsoft Office for Mac."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office for Mac OS X	=2016

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0819

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0819?
CVE-2018-0819 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0819?
To mitigate CVE-2018-0819, ensure that you apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for Office 2016 on Mac.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-0819?
CVE-2018-0819 is associated with social engineering attacks, including phishing attempts.
Which version of Microsoft Office is affected by CVE-2018-0819?
CVE-2018-0819 affects Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac.
What is the primary issue caused by CVE-2018-0819?
The primary issue caused by CVE-2018-0819 is the improper display of encoded email addresses in Outlook for Mac, leading to possible spoofing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0819?
CVE-2018-0819 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0819?
To mitigate CVE-2018-0819, ensure that you apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for Office 2016 on Mac.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-0819?
CVE-2018-0819 is associated with social engineering attacks, including phishing attempts.
Which version of Microsoft Office is affected by CVE-2018-0819?
CVE-2018-0819 affects Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac.
What is the primary issue caused by CVE-2018-0819?
The primary issue caused by CVE-2018-0819 is the improper display of encoded email addresses in Outlook for Mac, leading to possible spoofing.