CVE-2019-0956: Medium severity microsoft sharepoint enterprise server 2016 vulnerability

Published May 16, 2019
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Updated

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server, aka 'Microsoft SharePoint Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2013-sp1

Event History

May 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0956?

CVE-2019-0956 has a critical severity rating as it allows information disclosure in affected SharePoint servers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-0956?

To fix CVE-2019-0956, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your specific SharePoint version.

3

Which versions of SharePoint are affected by CVE-2019-0956?

CVE-2019-0956 affects Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1.

4

What kind of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2019-0956?

Due to CVE-2019-0956, an attacker could potentially gain access to sensitive information that should be protected on the affected SharePoint server.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-0956?

Microsoft does not recommend a specific workaround for CVE-2019-0956, and applying security updates is the advised course of action.

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