SB2019111212 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint



SB2019111212 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint

Published: November 12, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019111212
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1443)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the way SharePoint server handles file uploads. A remote authenticated user can upload a specially crafted file to the server and use it to obtain SMB hashes.


2) Spoofing attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1442)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of certain URLs. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, force the victim into opening it and then trick a victim into entering credentials that can be obtained by the attacker.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow to conduct a phishing attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.