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 |
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU57300
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40454
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information Exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 8.1 - 11 21H2
Windows Server: 2012 - 2019 2004
Microsoft Office: 2013 - 2019 for Mac
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-40454
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?