#VU11001 Open redirect in Microsoft Exchange Server


Published: 2018-03-13 | Updated: 2018-03-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11001

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0924

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Exchange Server
Server applications / Mail servers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect users to malicious websites.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the redirected URL in Outlook Web Access (OWA) Light. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted link and perform phishing attacks against OWA users.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Exchange Server: 2013 Service Pack 1 15.00.0847.032 - 2013 Cumulative Update 19 15.00.1365.001, 2016 Cumulative Update 7 15.01.1261.035 - 2016 Cumulative Update 8 15.01.1415.002, 2010 Service Pack 3 Update Rollup 20


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0924


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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