High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 11, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-8238
CVE-2018-8238
Description
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Skype for Business or Lync do not properly parse UNC path links shared via messages, aka "Skype for Business and Lync Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Skype, Microsoft Lync.
Affected products
4Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8238nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/104619nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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