Improper input validation in Microsoft Lync_for_mac
CVE-2018-8474
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Lync for Mac 2011 fails to properly sanitize specially crafted messages, aka "Lync for Mac 2011 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Lync.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.382 (98.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Microsoft Lync_for_mac — versions 2011
- Microsoft Lync — versions Mac 2011
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secure@microsoft.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- secure@microsoft.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8474?
- CVE-2018-8474 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Lync_for_mac, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2018-09-13.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8474?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-8474 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.