CVE-2019-1204: Microsoft Outlook Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Wed Aug 14 2019(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Outlook initiates processing of incoming messages without sufficient validation of the formatting of the messages, aka 'Microsoft Outlook Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2019 | |
| Microsoft Office 365 Proplus | ||
| Microsoft Outlook | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-1204?
CVE-2019-1204 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1204?
CVE-2019-1204 has a severity rating of 4.3, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2019-1204 affect Microsoft Office?
Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Outlook 2010 SP2, Microsoft Outlook 2013 SP1, Microsoft Outlook 2016 are affected by CVE-2019-1204.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2019-1204?
CVE-2019-1204 is associated with CWE-20, which is an improper input validation vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2019-1204?
To fix CVE-2019-1204, Microsoft has released security updates. Update your affected software to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
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