Detections
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Security Updates for Microsoft Exchange Server (November 2024)
high Nessus Plugin ID 211401
Synopsis
The Microsoft Exchange Server installed on the remote host is affected by a vulnerability.Description
The Microsoft Exchange Server installed on the remote host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the March 2024 security bulletin.- Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2024-49040)
Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue 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:-KB5044062
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 211401
File Name: smb_nt_ms24_nov_exchange.nasl
Version: 1.1
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 11/15/2024
Updated: 11/15/2024
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 4.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-49040
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016, cpe:/a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Patch Publication Date: 11/12/2024
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/12/2024
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2024-49040