Vulnerability Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists in Skype for Business. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could cause Skype for Business to stop responding. Note that the denial of service would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate the attacker's user rights. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker needs to obtain a dial-in link for a vulnerable server and then initiates a series of calls within a short amount of time. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way that Skype for Business server handles objects in memory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Lync Server | 2010 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2019-1029
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1029PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-1029?
CVE-2019-1029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). A denial of service vulnerability exists in Skype for Business. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could cause Skype for Business to stop responding. Note that the denial of serv...
How severe is CVE-2019-1029?
CVE-2019-1029 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-1029?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Lync Server.