CVE-2017-0129

Description

Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 fails to properly validate certificates, allowing remote attackers to alter server-client communications, aka "Microsoft Lync for Mac Certificate Validation Vulnerability."

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.74% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Lync for Mac
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038020 vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0129 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96752 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0129?
CVE-2017-0129 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0129?
To fix CVE-2017-0129, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0129 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0129 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0129?
CVE-2017-0129 affects Microsoft Corporation Lync for Mac.
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