Remote code execution in Microsoft Internet Explorer



Published: 2021-02-07 | Updated: 2021-11-18
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-26411
CWE-ID CWE-415
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerabilities.

Updated: 09.03.2021

Added CVE-ID, bulletin status changed to patched.

1) Double Free

EUVDB-ID: #VU50401

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26411

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing ".mht" files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage, trigger a double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11

CPE2.3 External links

http://enki.co.kr/blog/2021/02/04/ie_0day.html
http://twitter.com/dnpushme/status/1357264755333816320
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26411

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