Vulnerability identifier: #VU70232

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24480

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Outlook for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the Outlook for Android. An user with physical access to an unlocked device can bypass the application's biometric authentication, which effectively disables the application lock and gives the attacker full access.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Outlook for Android: All versions

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-24480

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.