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Microsoft Lync Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (MAC OS X)
Information
Severity
Severity
Medium
Family
Family
Mac OS X Local Security Checks
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
5.0
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Wont Fix
Created
Created
5 years ago
Modified
Modified
4 years ago
Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft advisory.
Insight
Insight
The flaw exists due to an insufficient sanitization of crafted messages.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.