CVE-2018-8150: Medium severity Microsoft Office vulnerability
Published May 9, 2018
·Updated
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Outlook attachment block filter does not properly handle attachments, aka "Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Office=2016
Remediation
Event History
May 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8150?
CVE-2018-8150 has a medium severity rating, indicating moderate impact and exploitability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-8150?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8150, ensure that you install the latest security updates for Microsoft Office.
3
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-8150?
CVE-2018-8150 affects Microsoft Office 2016 in its Click-to-Run deployment.
4
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-8150?
CVE-2018-8150 can enable attackers to bypass security features related to email attachments in Outlook.
5
Is a workaround available for CVE-2018-8150?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-8150; applying patches is the recommended solution.