7.5
CWE
451
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-49040: Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability

First published: Tue Nov 12 2024(Updated: )

Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_1
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_10
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_11
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_12
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_13
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_14
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_15
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_16
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_17
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_18
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_19
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_2
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_20
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_21
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_22
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_3
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_4
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_5
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_6
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_7
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_8
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_9
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_1
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_10
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_11
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_12
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_2
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_3
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_4
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_5
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_6
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_7
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_8
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_9
Microsoft Exchange Server=14
Microsoft Exchange Server=23
Microsoft Exchange Server=13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-49040?

    CVE-2024-49040 is classified as a medium-severity spoofing vulnerability affecting Microsoft Exchange Server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-49040?

    To fix CVE-2024-49040, apply the latest cumulative updates or patches provided by Microsoft for affected Exchange Server versions.

  • Which versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are affected by CVE-2024-49040?

    CVE-2024-49040 affects Microsoft Exchange Server versions 2016 and 2019, including all relevant cumulative updates.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2024-49040 enable?

    CVE-2024-49040 can enable attackers to spoof emails, potentially leading to phishing attempts or impersonation.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-49040?

    While installing patches is the recommended action, temporarily reviewing email filtering settings may mitigate some spoofing risks until a fix is applied.

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