CVE-2017-8545: microsoft corporation microsoft outlook for mac Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.5v3.0MediumModified
Published 15-06-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-8545 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in microsoft corporation microsoft outlook for mac. EPSS estimates a 4.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
4.99%
0%100%
Low · +0.35 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-06-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A spoofing vulnerability exists in when Microsoft Outlook for Mac does not sanitize html properly, aka "Microsoft Outlook for Mac Spoofing Vulnerability".
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
4.99%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
92%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.35 pp
From 4.64% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score4.99%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft1 product
- outlook2016
Microsoft corporation1 product
- microsoft outlook for macMicrosoft Outlook 2016 for Mac.
2 vendors · 2 products
References
3 links
portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8545X Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory