CVE-2012-4791: Code Injection

Published Dec 12, 2012
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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."

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Exchange Server=2007-sp3
Microsoft Exchange Server=2010-sp1
Microsoft Exchange Server=2010-sp2

Event History

Dec 12, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4791?

CVE-2012-4791 is classified as a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability affecting Microsoft Exchange Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4791?

To fix CVE-2012-4791, apply the security update provided by Microsoft in the relevant security bulletin.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Can CVE-2012-4791 be exploited without authentication?

No, CVE-2012-4791 requires remote authenticated access to exploit the vulnerability.

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