Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Lync 2010, 2010 Attendee, and 2010 Attendant allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .ocsmeet file, aka "Lync Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Lync | 2010 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1849?
CVE-2012-1849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Lync 2010, 2010 Attendee, and 2010 Attendant allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstr...
How severe is CVE-2012-1849?
CVE-2012-1849 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1849?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Lync.