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CVE-2018-8311

Published: Jul 11, 2018Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-20
NVD MITRE
8.8CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
16.6%
Top 3.4%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Skype for Business and Microsoft Lync clients fail to properly sanitize specially crafted content, aka "Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Skype For Business and Lync." This affects Skype, Microsoft Lync.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-20

Affected Products

SkypeMicrosoft
On-prem
Operating Systems / windows
Microsoft LyncMicrosoft
On-prem
Operating Systems / windows
lyncmicrosoft
On-premWeb App
Communications / messaging-chat
skype for businessmicrosoft
On-premDesktop App
Communications / messaging-chat
microsoftcommercialUSOperating Systems

Attack Graph

Products CVE Techniques Tactics

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Initial Access
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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104624
securityfocus.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041259
securitytracker.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041260
securitytracker.com
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Timeline

Published
Jul 11, 2018
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024

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