Vulnerability Description
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. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8524, CVE-2018-8576, CVE-2018-8582.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2019 |
| Microsoft | Office 365 Proplus | - |
| Microsoft | Outlook | 2010 |
| Microsoft | Outlook Rt | 2013 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105820Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042110Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8522PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105820Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042110Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8522PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8522?
CVE-2018-8522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2018-8522?
CVE-2018-8522 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8522?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 365 Proplus, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Rt.