Microsoft Exchange Outlook Web Access email fields cross-site scripting

exchange-owa-email-fields-xss (43328) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Microsoft Exchange Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting in the Outlook Web Access component, caused by improper validation of the email fields when opening and email. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted email from within their OWA session, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary script within the security context of victim's session.

Platforms Affected:

  • HP, Storage Management Appliance 2.1
  • Microsoft, Exchange Server 2003 SP2

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in the latest Microsoft Security Bulletin. See References.

— OR —

Use Microsoft Automatic Update if it is supported by your operating system. The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Jul 08, 2008

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