CVE-2023-35311: Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft Outlook contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the Microsoft Outlook Security Notice prompt.

Other sources

Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook=2016
Microsoft Outlook=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Outlook=2013
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Outlook 2013 RT<15.0.5571.1000
15.0.5571.1000
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Outlook 2013<15.0.5571.1000
15.0.5571.1000
Microsoft Outlook 2016<16.0.5404.1000
16.0.5404.1000
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Outlook 2013<15.0.5571.1000
15.0.5571.1000
Microsoft Outlook 2016<16.0.5404.1000
16.0.5404.1000
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.0.5571.1000Patch KB5002432
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.5404.1000Patch KB5002427
  4. Compensating control

    Apply the vendor-recommended Outlook updates to address the “Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability” that bypasses the Microsoft Outlook Security Notice prompt; if updates are unavailable, discontinue use of Microsoft Outlook.

Event History

Jul 11, 2023
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-35311?

CVE-2023-35311 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35311?

The severity of CVE-2023-35311 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

How does CVE-2023-35311 affect Microsoft Outlook?

CVE-2023-35311 allows an attacker to bypass the Microsoft Outlook Security Notice prompt.

4

Which versions of Microsoft Outlook are affected by CVE-2023-35311?

CVE-2023-35311 affects Microsoft Outlook 2013, 2016, and the corresponding 32-bit and 64-bit editions.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-35311?

To fix CVE-2023-35311, update Microsoft Outlook to the latest version and apply the recommended security updates.

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