Information disclosure in Microsoft Outlook



Published: 2019-01-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-0559
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Microsoft Outlook
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU16877

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0559

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing certain types of messages. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted email to the victim and collect potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Outlook: 2010 Service Pack 2 - 2019

Microsoft Office: 365 ProPlus - 2019

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0559


Q & A

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