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Security Updates for Microsoft Exchange Server (August 2023)
critical Nessus Plugin ID 179486
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Synopsis
The Microsoft Exchange Server installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The Microsoft Exchange Server installed on the remote host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the Aug, 2023 security bulletin.- Microsoft Exchange Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-35368)
- Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-35388, CVE-2023-38182, CVE-2023-38185)
- Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2023-21709)
- Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2023-38181)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Microsoft has released the following security updates to address this issue:-KB5029388
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 179486
File Name: smb_nt_ms23_aug_exchange.nasl
Version: 1.3
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 8/8/2023
Updated: 4/8/2024
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Temporal Score: 7.4
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2023-21709
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 9.8
Temporal Score: 8.5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:exchange_server
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 8/8/2023
Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/8/2023
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2023-21709, CVE-2023-35368, CVE-2023-35388, CVE-2023-38181, CVE-2023-38182, CVE-2023-38185