Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Windows Mail Client by Microsoft
CVE-2018-8305

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Mail, Calendar, And People In Windows 8.1 App Store
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 July 2018

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Windows Mail Client which could allow an attacker to access confidential information when a user opens a specially crafted message. This affects essential applications such as Mail, Calendar, and People in the Windows 8.1 App Store, potentially exposing sensitive user data and impacting privacy. Users are advised to keep their systems updated to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Mail, Calendar, and People in Windows 8.1 App Store Mail, Calendar, and People in Windows 8.1 App Store

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041270
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104618
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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