CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-1862: Input Validation

First published: Tue Jul 10 2012(Updated: )

Open redirect vulnerability in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a crafted URL, aka "SharePoint URL Redirection Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010=2007-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010=2007-sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1862?

    CVE-2012-1862 is classified as important, indicating it has a significant impact on security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1862?

    To fix CVE-2012-1862, you should apply the relevant Microsoft security updates for SharePoint Server 2007 SP2 and SP3.

  • What does CVE-2012-1862 affect?

    CVE-2012-1862 affects Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 2 and Service Pack 3.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2012-1862?

    Attackers can use CVE-2012-1862 to redirect users to arbitrary websites, which can lead to phishing attempts.

  • Is CVE-2012-1862 a common vulnerability?

    CVE-2012-1862 is a recognized vulnerability but may not be widely exploited due to its specific targets.

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