What is the severity of CVE-2018-8587?

CVE-2018-8587 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8587?

To fix CVE-2018-8587, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.

Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-8587?

CVE-2018-8587 affects Microsoft Office versions 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2019, and Office 365 ProPlus.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-8587?

CVE-2018-8587 can be exploited through specially crafted emails that, when opened, allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Is CVE-2018-8587 a known vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2018-8587 is a publicly disclosed vulnerability that has been recognized and documented by cybersecurity authorities.

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CVE-2018-8587

critical

9.3

12/12/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8587

First published: Wed Dec 12 2018(Updated: 8 months ago)

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Outlook software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2016
Microsoft Office	=2019
Microsoft Office 365

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8587

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8587?
CVE-2018-8587 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8587?
To fix CVE-2018-8587, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2018-8587?
CVE-2018-8587 affects Microsoft Office versions 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2019, and Office 365 ProPlus.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-8587?
CVE-2018-8587 can be exploited through specially crafted emails that, when opened, allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2018-8587 a known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2018-8587 is a publicly disclosed vulnerability that has been recognized and documented by cybersecurity authorities.

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