Improper Authorization in Microsoft Outlook for iOS



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-43482
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Outlook for iOS
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU97099

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43482

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in Microsoft Outlook for iOS. A remote user can gain access to target device and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Outlook for iOS: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43482


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 trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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