CVE-2019-1029: Skype for Business and Lync Server Denial of Service Vulnerability
A denial of service vulnerability exists in Skype for Business, aka 'Skype for Business and Lync Server Denial of Service Vulnerability'.
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A denial of service vulnerability exists in Skype for Business. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could cause Skype for Business to stop responding. Note that the denial of service would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate the attacker's user rights. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker needs to obtain a dial-in link for a vulnerable server and then initiates a series of calls within a short amount of time. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way that Skype for Business server handles objects in memory.
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What is CVE-2019-1029?
CVE-2019-1029 is a denial of service vulnerability in Skype for Business and Lync Server.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1029?
The severity of CVE-2019-1029 is high with a CVSS score of 5.9.
How does CVE-2019-1029 affect Microsoft Lync Server 2010 and 2013?
CVE-2019-1029 affects Microsoft Lync Server 2010 and 2013 by causing a denial of service.
How can I fix the CVE-2019-1029 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2019-1029 vulnerability, apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-1029?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-1029 on the Microsoft Security Advisory page: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1029