SB2016091309 - Microsoft Outlook Information Disclosure Vulnerability



SB2016091309 - Microsoft Outlook Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published: September 13, 2016 Updated: January 10, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2016091309
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0138)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper parsing of email messages. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted message using "send as" rights and gain access to confidential user information that is contained in Microsoft Outlook applications.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability leads to information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.