CVE-2018-8244: Input Validation
Published Jun 14, 2018
·Updated
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Outlook does not validate attachment headers properly, aka "Microsoft Outlook Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Outlook=2010-sp2
Microsoft Outlook=2013-sp1
Microsoft Outlook=2016
Microsoft Outlook Rt=2013-sp1
Remediation
Event History
Jun 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2018-8244?
CVE-2018-8244 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook that occurs when attachment headers are not properly validated.
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How does CVE-2018-8244 affect Microsoft Office?
CVE-2018-8244 affects Microsoft Office because Microsoft Outlook is part of the Office suite.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8244?
CVE-2018-8244 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
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Which versions of Microsoft Outlook are affected by CVE-2018-8244?
CVE-2018-8244 affects Microsoft Outlook 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016, as well as Outlook RT 2013 SP1.
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How can I fix CVE-2018-8244?
To fix CVE-2018-8244, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.