CVE-2018-8579: Medium severity microsoft office vulnerability
Published Nov 14, 2018
·Updated
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when attaching files to Outlook messages, aka "Microsoft Outlook Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8558.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
Remediation
Event History
Nov 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8579?
CVE-2018-8579 has been assigned a medium severity rating.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-8579?
To fix CVE-2018-8579, ensure you are running the latest security updates for Microsoft Outlook.
3
What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-8579?
CVE-2018-8579 affects Microsoft Office 2019 and Office 365 ProPlus.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8579?
CVE-2018-8579 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2018-8579 impact sensitive information?
Yes, CVE-2018-8579 could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information when attaching files in Outlook.