CVE-2023-36763
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Microsoft Outlook Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2023-36763) was identified and disclosed in September 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft products including Microsoft 365 Apps Enterprise (x64 and x86), Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, and Microsoft Outlook 2016 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. It has been classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) (NVD).

Impact

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information in Microsoft Outlook. The high confidentiality impact rating in the CVSS score indicates that the vulnerability could lead to significant information disclosure (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the security update KB5002499 for affected versions of Outlook 2016 and other impacted Microsoft products (Microsoft Support).

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