Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Skype for Business and Microsoft Lync clients fail to properly sanitize specially crafted content, aka "Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Skype For Business and Lync." This affects Skype, Microsoft Lync.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Lync | - |
| Microsoft | Skype For Business | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104624Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041259Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041260Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8311Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104624Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041259Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041260Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8311Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8311?
CVE-2018-8311 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Skype for Business and Microsoft Lync clients fail to properly sanitize specially crafted content, aka "Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Skype F...
How severe is CVE-2018-8311?
CVE-2018-8311 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8311?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Lync, Microsoft Skype For Business.