CVE-2021-26422: Skype for Business and Lync Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 11, 2021
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Updated

Skype for Business and Lync Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Lync Server=2013-cumulative_update_10
Microsoft Skype for Business Server=2015-cumulative_update_11
Microsoft Skype for Business Server=2019-cumulative_update_5

Event History

May 11, 2021
CVE Published
07:11 PM
Data Sourced
07:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-26422?

CVE-2021-26422 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Skype for Business and Lync Server.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-26422?

CVE-2021-26422 has a severity score of 7.2, which is considered high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-26422?

Microsoft Lync Server 2013 (Cumulative Update 10), Microsoft Skype for Business Server 2015 (Cumulative Update 11), and Microsoft Skype for Business Server 2019 (Cumulative Update 5) are affected by CVE-2021-26422.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-26422?

Apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft to fix CVE-2021-26422.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-26422?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-26422 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26422

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