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Security Updates for Microsoft SharePoint Server (November 2019)
high Nessus Plugin ID 130914
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Synopsis
The Microsoft SharePoint Server installation on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The Microsoft SharePoint Server installation on the remote host is missing security updates. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office does not validate URLs. An attacker could send a victim a specially crafted file, which could trick the victim into entering credentials. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could perform a phishing attack. The update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Microsoft Office properly validates URLs. (CVE-2019-1442)
- An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint when an attacker uploads a specially crafted file to the SharePoint Server. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially leverage SharePoint functionality to obtain SMB hashes. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how SharePoint checks file content. (CVE-2019-1443)
- An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Excel improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who exploited the vulnerability could use the information to compromise the users computer or data. (CVE-2019-1446)
- An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint when an attacker sends a specially crafted API request to the SharePoint Server. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially read arbitrary files on the server. The security update addresses the vulnerability by changing how affected APIs process requests. (CVE-2019-1491)
Solution
Microsoft has released the following security updates to address this issue:-KB4484151
-KB4484165
-KB4484157
-KB4484149
-KB4484159
-KB4484142
-KB4484143
See Also
http://www.nessus.org/u?30239d3e
http://www.nessus.org/u?0fd61f92
http://www.nessus.org/u?7c4a9439
http://www.nessus.org/u?0c15982d
http://www.nessus.org/u?5fe30ea9
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 130914
File Name: smb_nt_ms19_nov_office_sharepoint.nasl
Version: 1.11
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 11/12/2019
Updated: 4/14/2023
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 3.6
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5
Temporal Score: 3.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2019-1491
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.5
Temporal Score: 6.5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:sharepoint_foundation, cpe:/a:microsoft:sharepoint_server, cpe:/a:microsoft:office
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 11/12/2019
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/12/2019
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2019-1442, CVE-2019-1443, CVE-2019-1446, CVE-2019-1491