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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-36780
CVE-2023-36780:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-36780) was disclosed on October 10, 2023. This vulnerability affects Microsoft Skype for Business Server 2015 Cumulative Update 13 and Skype for Business Server 2019 Cumulative Update 7 (Microsoft KB).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.2 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a Remote Code Execution vulnerability that requires high privileges but no user interaction (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on the affected Skype for Business Server systems, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (Qualys Research).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Organizations running affected versions of Skype for Business Server should apply the security update KB5032429 as soon as possible (Microsoft KB).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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