SB2021091417 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock



SB2021091417 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock

Published: September 14, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021091417
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 33% Low 67%
  • Low
  • Medium
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38638)

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 Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38628)

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 Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38629)

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

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. A remote authenticated attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.