HTTP: Microsoft Lync Server ReachJoin.aspx Remote Command Injection

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Lync Server. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can exploit this by enticing a target to open a malicious URL link. A successful attack can result in arbitrary command execution and loss of sensitive information.

Extended Description

Microsoft Lync Server 2010 is prone to a remote command-injection vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary commands in the context of the application. Microsoft Lync Server 2010 version 4.0.7577.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

Microsoft lync_2010

References

BugTraq: 48235

URL: http://www.microsoft.com

Short Name
HTTP:MS-LYNC-SERVER-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Command Injection Lync Microsoft ReachJoin.aspx Remote Server bid:48235
Release Date
06/20/2011
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

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