Information disclosure in Microsoft Rich Text Edit Control



Published: 2021-10-12
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-40454
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU57300

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40454

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information Exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

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 Rich Text Edit Control. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 11 21H2

Windows Server: 2012 - 2019 2004

Microsoft Office: 2013 - 2019 for Mac

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-40454

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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