Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 5 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-21709 CVE-2023-35388 CVE-2023-38182 CVE-2023-38181 CVE-2023-38185 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 CWE-20 CWE-451 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Exchange Server Server applications / Mail servers |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU79146
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21709
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Microsoft Exchange Server. A remote attacker can perform a brute-force attack, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Exchange Server: 2016 CU22 Nov22SU 15.01.2375.037 - 2019 RTM Mar21SU 15.02.0221.018
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21709
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU79151
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35388
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Exchange Server. A remote user can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Exchange Server: 2016 CU22 Nov22SU 15.01.2375.037 - 2019 RTM Mar21SU 15.02.0221.018
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-35388
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU79150
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38182
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Exchange Server. A remote user on the local network can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Exchange Server: 2016 CU22 Nov22SU 15.01.2375.037 - 2019 RTM Mar21SU 15.02.0221.018
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-38182
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Spoofing attack
EUVDB-ID: #VU79149
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38181
CWE-ID:
CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in Microsoft Exchange Server. A remote user can spoof page content.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Exchange Server: 2016 CU22 Nov22SU 15.01.2375.037 - 2019 RTM Mar21SU 15.02.0221.018
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-38181
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1646/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU79147
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38185
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Exchange Server. A remote user can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Exchange Server: 2016 CU22 Nov22SU 15.01.2375.037 - 2019 RTM Mar21SU 15.02.0221.018
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-38185
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
