What is the severity of CVE-2018-8581?

CVE-2018-8581 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow elevation of privilege in Microsoft Exchange Server.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8581?

To fix CVE-2018-8581, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Exchange Server.

Which versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are affected by CVE-2018-8581?

CVE-2018-8581 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8581?

CVE-2018-8581 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that could be exploited by an attacker.

What impact does CVE-2018-8581 have on the system?

If exploited, CVE-2018-8581 allows an attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially compromising the security of the Exchange Server.

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CVE-2018-8581

Exploited

high

7.4

14/11/2018

4/4/2025

CVE-2018-8581: Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Nov 14 2018(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange Server, aka "Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Exchange Server.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Exchange Server	=2010
Microsoft Exchange Server	=2013
Microsoft Exchange Server	=2016
Microsoft Exchange Server	=2019
Microsoft Exchange Server
	=2010
	=2013
	=2016
	=2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8581

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8581?
CVE-2018-8581 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow elevation of privilege in Microsoft Exchange Server.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8581?
To fix CVE-2018-8581, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Exchange Server.
Which versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are affected by CVE-2018-8581?
CVE-2018-8581 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8581?
CVE-2018-8581 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that could be exploited by an attacker.
What impact does CVE-2018-8581 have on the system?
If exploited, CVE-2018-8581 allows an attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially compromising the security of the Exchange Server.

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