CVE-2012-4791: Code Injection
First published: Wed Dec 12 2012(Updated: )
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP1 and SP2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (Information Store service hang) by subscribing to a crafted RSS feed, aka "RSS Feed May Cause Exchange DoS Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2010-sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4791?
CVE-2012-4791 is classified as a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability affecting Microsoft Exchange Server.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4791?
To fix CVE-2012-4791, apply the security update provided by Microsoft in the relevant security bulletin.
What versions of Microsoft Exchange are affected by CVE-2012-4791?
CVE-2012-4791 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP1 and SP2.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-4791 enable?
CVE-2012-4791 enables remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service by subscribing to a malicious RSS feed.
Can CVE-2012-4791 be exploited without authentication?
No, CVE-2012-4791 requires remote authenticated access to exploit the vulnerability.
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