Improper input validation in Microsoft Exchange_server
CVE-2018-8265
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft Exchange software parses specially crafted email messages, aka "Microsoft Exchange Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Exchange Server.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.196 (97.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Exchange_server — versions 2013, 2016
- Microsoft Exchange Server — versions 2013 Cumulative Update 21, 2016 Cumulative Update 10
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secure@microsoft.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8265?
- CVE-2018-8265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange_server, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-10-10.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8265?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.