CVE-2018-8546: Medium severity microsoft lync 2010 vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2018

Updated

A denial of service vulnerability exists in Skype for Business, aka "Microsoft Skype for Business Denial of Service Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Lync, Skype.

Affected Software

6 affected components

Microsoft Lync=2013-sp1

Microsoft Lync Basic=2013-sp1

Microsoft Office=2019

Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus

Microsoft Skype for Business=2016

Microsoft Skype For Business Basic=2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8546

Event History

Nov 14, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8546?

CVE-2018-8546 is a denial of service vulnerability in Skype for Business.

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8546?

CVE-2018-8546 affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Lync, and Skype for Business.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8546?

CVE-2018-8546 has a severity rating of 5.9 (medium).

How can I fix CVE-2018-8546?

To fix CVE-2018-8546, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8546?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-8546 on the following websites: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105802), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042125), [Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8546).