#VU12452 Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Exchange Server - CVE-2018-8151
Published: May 8, 2018 / Updated: May 8, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU12452
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8151
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by Microsoft Exchange. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted email to a vulnerable Exchange server, trigger out-of-bounds read and access sensitive information that can be used in further attacks.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.