CVE-2012-1849
First published: Tue Jun 12 2012(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Lync 2010, 2010 Attendee, and 2010 Attendant allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .ocsmeet file, aka "Lync Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1849?
CVE-2012-1849 is rated as important, allowing local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1849?
To remediate CVE-2012-1849, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which applications are affected by CVE-2012-1849?
CVE-2012-1849 affects Microsoft Lync 2010, including the Attendee and Attendant versions.
Can CVE-2012-1849 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2012-1849 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1849?
CVE-2012-1849 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.
- agent/type
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- agent/event
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/description
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft lync server
- version/microsoft lync server/2010