CVE-2019-1329 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-1329, an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server due to inadequate sanitization of web requests. Find out affected versions and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability known as "Microsoft SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability" has been identified in Microsoft SharePoint Server due to inadequate sanitization of manipulated web requests.
Understanding CVE-2019-1329
What is CVE-2019-1329?
This CVE refers to an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server, distinct from CVE-2019-1330.
The Impact of CVE-2019-1329
The vulnerability allows attackers to elevate privileges by exploiting specially crafted web requests to a targeted SharePoint server.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-1329
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from the improper sanitization of manipulated web requests to affected SharePoint servers.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specifically crafted web requests to the targeted SharePoint server.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security updates provided by Microsoft promptly.
- Monitor and restrict network traffic to the SharePoint server.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch SharePoint servers.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all SharePoint servers are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.