CVE-2018-8579 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when attaching files to Outlook messages, aka "Microsoft Outlook Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8558.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Office	2019
Microsoft	Office 365 Proplus	-

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105828Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042132Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8579PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105828Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042132Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8579PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-8579?

CVE-2018-8579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An information disclosure vulnerability exists when attaching files to Outlook messages, aka "Microsoft Outlook Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office...

How severe is CVE-2018-8579?

CVE-2018-8579 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-2018-8579?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 365 Proplus.