What is the severity of CVE-2014-5239?

CVE-2014-5239 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation in man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5239?

To fix CVE-2014-5239, update the Microsoft Outlook.com application to version 7.8.2.12.49.7090 or later.

Which versions of Microsoft Outlook.com are affected by CVE-2014-5239?

The affected versions are all versions before 7.8.2.12.49.7090, including 7.8.2.12.49.6434 and earlier.

What impact does CVE-2014-5239 have on sensitive information?

CVE-2014-5239 allows attackers to spoof SSL servers and potentially capture sensitive information transmitted between the user and the server.

Is there a workaround available for CVE-2014-5239?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2014-5239; the only solution is to update the application to the patched version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-5239

medium

CWE

310

14/8/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-5239

First published: Thu Aug 14 2014(Updated: )

The Microsoft Outlook.com application before 7.8.2.12.49.7090 for Android does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Outlook.com	<=7.8.2.12.49.6434
Microsoft Outlook.com	=7.8.2.10.47.7365
Microsoft Outlook.com	=7.8.2.11.48.4848
Microsoft Outlook.com	=7.8.2.12.49.0430
Microsoft Outlook.com	=7.8.2.12.49.5701

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5239?
CVE-2014-5239 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation in man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5239?
To fix CVE-2014-5239, update the Microsoft Outlook.com application to version 7.8.2.12.49.7090 or later.
Which versions of Microsoft Outlook.com are affected by CVE-2014-5239?
The affected versions are all versions before 7.8.2.12.49.7090, including 7.8.2.12.49.6434 and earlier.
What impact does CVE-2014-5239 have on sensitive information?
CVE-2014-5239 allows attackers to spoof SSL servers and potentially capture sensitive information transmitted between the user and the server.
Is there a workaround available for CVE-2014-5239?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2014-5239; the only solution is to update the application to the patched version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5239?
CVE-2014-5239 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation in man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5239?
To fix CVE-2014-5239, update the Microsoft Outlook.com application to version 7.8.2.12.49.7090 or later.
Which versions of Microsoft Outlook.com are affected by CVE-2014-5239?
The affected versions are all versions before 7.8.2.12.49.7090, including 7.8.2.12.49.6434 and earlier.
What impact does CVE-2014-5239 have on sensitive information?
CVE-2014-5239 allows attackers to spoof SSL servers and potentially capture sensitive information transmitted between the user and the server.
Is there a workaround available for CVE-2014-5239?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2014-5239; the only solution is to update the application to the patched version.