#VU22696 Spoofing attack in Microsoft SharePoint Server - CVE-2019-1442

 

#VU22696 Spoofing attack in Microsoft SharePoint Server - CVE-2019-1442

Published: November 12, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU22696
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1442
CWE-ID: CWE-451
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of certain URLs. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, force the victim into opening it and then trick a victim into entering credentials that can be obtained by the attacker.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow to conduct a phishing attack.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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