Critical 2018-08 archive

Executive Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the System user. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts. Exploitation of the vulnerability requires that a specially crafted email be sent to a vulnerable Exchange server. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Exchange handles objects in memory.

Overview

Critical
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
Category Remote Code Execution
Released Aug 14 2018
Last Updated Aug 14 2018
Publicly Disclosed No
CISA KEV Not Listed
Known Exploits None Known

EPSS Score

No EPSS score available for this CVE.

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Affected Products

5 affected products
Product KB Article Severity Impact Restart Required
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 3 Update Rollup 23 4340733 (Security Update) Critical Remote Code Execution Maybe
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 20 4340731 (Security Update) Critical Remote Code Execution Maybe
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 21 4340731 (Security Update) Critical Remote Code Execution Maybe
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 10 4340731 (Security Update) Critical Remote Code Execution Maybe
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 9 4340731 (Security Update) Critical Remote Code Execution Maybe

Patches

2 patches
Article Type Restart
4340733 Security Update Maybe
4340731 Security Update Maybe

Known Exploits

Acknowledgments

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