SB2021091454 - Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows Key Storage Provider



SB2021091454 - Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows Key Storage Provider

Published: September 14, 2021 Updated: October 12, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021091454
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38624)

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Windows Key Storage Provider. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass the target application


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.