SB2018061232 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Outlook
Published: June 12, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018061232
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8244)
CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing email messages with specially crafted attachment headers. A remote attacker can send an email with hidden attachments that would be opened or executed once a victim clicks a link within the email.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.