Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac allows an attacker to send a specially crafted email attachment to a user in an attempt to launch a social engineering attack, such as phishing, due to how Outlook for Mac displays encoded email addresses, aka "Spoofing Vulnerability in Microsoft Office for Mac."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2016 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102464Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040153Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0819PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102464Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040153Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0819PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0819?
CVE-2018-0819 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac allows an attacker to send a specially crafted email attachment to a user in an attempt to launch a social engineering attack, such as phishing, due to how Outlook for Ma...
How severe is CVE-2018-0819?
CVE-2018-0819 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0819?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office.