SB2021060806 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Outlook

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SB2021060806 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Outlook

Published: June 8, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021060806
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31949)

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

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


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Microsoft Outlook. A remote authenticated attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file or visit a malicious website and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References