Risk | High |
Patch available | NO |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-21958 |
CWE-ID | CWE-121 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Hancom Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
Vendor | Hancom, Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60679
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21958
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Hword HwordApp.dll functionality. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use a specially crafted file, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationCybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versionsHancom Office: 11.0.0.2353
External linkshttp://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1386
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.