CVE-2019-1105: Outlook for Android Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Jun 20, 2019
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Updated

A spoofing vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft Outlook for Android software parses specifically crafted email messages, aka 'Outlook for Android Spoofing Vulnerability'.

Other sources

A spoofing vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft Outlook for Android software parses specifically crafted email messages. An authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted email message to a victim. The attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could then perform cross-site scripting attacks on the affected systems and run scripts in the security context of the current user. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Outlook for Android parses specially crafted email messages.

Microsoft

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Outlook Android
Microsoft Outlook for Android

Event History

Jun 20, 2019
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:07 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1105?

The severity of CVE-2019-1105 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

2

How does CVE-2019-1105 affect Microsoft Outlook for Android?

CVE-2019-1105 affects Microsoft Outlook for Android by allowing spoofing attacks through specially crafted email messages.

3

How can I fix the spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook for Android?

To fix the spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook for Android, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2019-1105?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2019-1105 is CWE-79, which is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-1105?

More information about CVE-2019-1105 can be found on the Microsoft Security Response Center website at the following link: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1105

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