CVE-2018-0850
First published: Thu Feb 15 2018(Updated: )
Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft Outlook 2010, Microsoft Outlook 2013, Microsoft Outlook 2016, and Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run allow an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how the format of incoming message is validated, aka "Microsoft Outlook Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2013 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0850?
CVE-2018-0850 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office.
Which versions of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-0850?
Microsoft Outlook 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and Microsoft Office 2016 Click-to-Run are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0850?
The severity of CVE-2018-0850 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How does CVE-2018-0850 affect Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office?
CVE-2018-0850 allows an elevation of privilege due to how the format of incoming messages is validated.
How can I fix CVE-2018-0850?
Apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft to mitigate CVE-2018-0850.
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