Spoofing attack in Microsoft Office Trust Center
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-43255 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-451 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Client/Desktop applications / Other client software Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Spoofing attack
EUVDB-ID: #VU58926
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43255
CWE-ID:
CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in Microsoft Office Trust Center. A local attacker can spoof page content.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 2013 - 2019
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 64 bit editions
CPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-43255
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