CVE-2019-1029

Skype for Business and Lync Server Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description

A denial of service vulnerability exists in Skype for Business. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could cause Skype for Business to stop responding. Note that the denial of service would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate the attacker's user rights. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker needs to obtain a dial-in link for a vulnerable server and then initiates a series of calls within a short amount of time. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way that Skype for Business server handles objects in memory.

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.39% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Lync Server 2010
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Lync Server 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1029?
CVE-2019-1029 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-1029?
To fix CVE-2019-1029, 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-2019-1029 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-1029 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-1029?
CVE-2019-1029 affects Microsoft Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Microsoft Microsoft Lync Server 2013.
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