CVE-2024-49040

Summary

CVE-2024-49040 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft Exchange Servers. It enables an attacker to spoof emails, potentially tricking recipients into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware. The flaw stems from an improper validation of email addresses during the delivery process. An attacker can capitalize on this issue by forging email headers to impersonate a trusted sender, thereby deceiving the intended recipient. This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations that rely on Microsoft Exchange Server for their email communication, underlining the need for prompt patching.

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