SB2021041319 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Event Tracing

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28435)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the Windows Event Tracing. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27088)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the Windows Event Tracing, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28435
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-27088