CVE-2019-1029: Skype for Business and Lync Server Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2019
·
Updated

A denial of service vulnerability exists in Skype for Business, aka 'Skype for Business and Lync Server Denial of Service Vulnerability'.

Other sources

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.

Microsoft

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Lync Server=2010
Microsoft Lync Server=2013
Microsoft Lync Server 2013
Microsoft Lync Server 2010

Event History

Jun 11, 2019
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-1029?

CVE-2019-1029 is a denial of service vulnerability in Skype for Business and Lync Server.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1029?

The severity of CVE-2019-1029 is high with a CVSS score of 5.9.

3

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.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2019-1029 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2019-1029 vulnerability, apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

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

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203