CVE-2024-49040: Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability
Published Nov 12, 2024
·Updated
Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability
Affected Software
39 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=23
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=14
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=13
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
Remediation
Event History
Nov 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:45 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:46 PM
Nov 27, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:34 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-49040?
CVE-2024-49040 is classified as a medium-severity spoofing vulnerability affecting Microsoft Exchange Server.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.