Microsoft Outlook Security Vulnerability

What Happened & How Does it Affect You?

The recent discovery of a critical vulnerability in the Microsoft Outlook/365 applications suite is a prime example of how businesses must remain vigilant and take proactive measures to protect their digital assets.

CVE-2023-23397 is a CVSS 9.8 bug that allows a remote and unauthenticated attacker to breach systems simply by sending a specially crafted email. This email is processed by the Outlook client and triggers automatically, without the need for the recipient to open it in the Preview Pane. As a result, the victim’s credentials can be stolen without their knowledge or consent.

What makes this vulnerability even more concerning is that it affects both 32 and 64-bit versions of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, as well as Office 2013, 2016, and 2019. This means that a vast number of businesses are potentially at risk of attack.

What Can We do to Help?

By partnering with a Managed IT Security Service Provider like Nerds Support, we can solve these issues for you at a moment’s notice. We help our clients stay ahead of potential threats and implement the necessary security measures to safeguard their systems and data. We can also ensure that your systems and data are regularly monitored for potential vulnerabilities and threats. Furthermore, we as a provider offer 24/7 IT support, ensuring that any issues that arise can be addressed promptly and around the clock.

In today’s fast-paced business world, every moment counts. A security vulnerability like CVE-2023-23397 can cause significant damage to your business’s reputation and bottom line. Therefore, partnering with a Managed IT Security Service Provider like Nerds Support is an investment in the security and longevity of your business. With our help, you can remain agile, adaptable, and protected!