CVE-2008-1547: Medium severity microsoft exchange server vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2008
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Updated

Open redirect vulnerability in exchweb/bin/redir.asp in Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA) for Exchange Server 2003 SP2 (aka build 6.5.7638) allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the URL parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Exchange Server=2003-sp2

Event History

Oct 21, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1547?

CVE-2008-1547 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to phishing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1547?

To mitigate CVE-2008-1547, it's recommended to apply the latest security updates or patches provided by Microsoft for Exchange Server 2003.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-1547?

CVE-2008-1547 affects users of Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 when accessing Outlook Web Access.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2008-1547 facilitate?

CVE-2008-1547 can facilitate open redirect attacks, allowing malicious actors to redirect users to arbitrary web sites.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2008-1547?

Yes, CVE-2008-1547 is known to be exploitable and has been used in phishing attacks.

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