CVE-2017-0129 Security feature bypass in Lync for Mac
Remote attackers can intercept and alter communications by exploiting improper certificate validation in Microsoft Lync for Mac.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0129?
CVE-2017-0129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Corporation Lync for Mac, published on 17 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 fails to properly validate certificates, allowing remote attackers to alter server-client communications, aka "Microsoft Lync for Mac Certificate Validation Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0129?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Lync for Mac.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0129?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0129 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-0129 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0129 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Corporation Lync for Mac
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p3wq-v5cw-mp2f.