CVE-2014-5239
CVE-2014-5239 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook.com with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Microsoft Outlook.com
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Microsoft Outlook.com application before 7.8.2.12.49.7090 for Android does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-5239?
- The Microsoft Outlook.com application before 7.8.2.12.49.7090 for Android does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
- How severe is CVE-2014-5239?
- CVE-2014-5239 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-5239 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-5239?
- CVE-2014-5239 primarily affects Microsoft Outlook.com. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-5239?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-5239 published?
- CVE-2014-5239 was published on 2014-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN72950786/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2014-000086
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030733
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook.com:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook.com:7.8.2.10.47.7365:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook.com:7.8.2.11.48.4848:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook.com:7.8.2.12.49.0430:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook.com:7.8.2.12.49.5701:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
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