CVE-2018-8310
First published: Wed Jul 11 2018(Updated: )
A tampering vulnerability exists when Microsoft Outlook does not properly handle specific attachment types when rendering HTML emails, aka "Microsoft Office Tampering Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Word | =2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8310?
CVE-2018-8310 is a tampering vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word that allows attackers to manipulate attachments in HTML emails.
How does CVE-2018-8310 affect Microsoft Office?
CVE-2018-8310 affects Microsoft Office by exploiting a vulnerability in the way Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word handle specific attachment types when rendering HTML emails.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8310?
CVE-2018-8310 has a severity rating of 7.5, indicating a high severity.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-8310?
CVE-2018-8310 affects Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Word 2010 SP2, Microsoft Word 2013 SP1, and Microsoft Word 2016.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8310?
To fix CVE-2018-8310, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
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