Improper input validation in Microsoft Exchange Server - CVE-2018-8265
Published: October 9, 2018 / Updated: October 9, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU15257
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8265
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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 within Microsoft Exchange. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted email, trick the victim into performing multiple actions while replying to the message and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Microsoft Exchange Server
How to mitigate CVE-2018-8265
Install updates from vendor's website.