CVE-2018-8150: Medium severity Microsoft Office vulnerability

Published May 9, 2018
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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

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.

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