Microsoft Exchange Open Redirect Vulnerability
CVE-2017-8621 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by KB4018588, released July 11, 2017. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.
<p>An open redirect vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange that could lead to spoofing.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could send a link that has a specially crafted URL, and convince the user to click the link. When an authenticated Exchange user clicks the link, the authenticated user's browser session could be redirected to a malicious site that is designed to impersonate a legitimate website. By doing so, the attacker could trick the user and potentially acquire sensitive information, such as the user's credentials.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Exchange handles open redirect requests.</p>
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | |||
| Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 3 | KB4018588 | Jul 11, 2017 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 16 | KB4018588 | Jul 11, 2017 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Service Pack 1 | KB4018588 | Jul 11, 2017 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 5 | KB4018588 | Jul 11, 2017 | |