ID:6461 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Microsoft products - CVE-2021-31939

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6461 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Microsoft products - CVE-2021-31939

ID:6461 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Microsoft products - CVE-2021-31939

Published: June 22, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53912
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31939
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing Excel files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Excel file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.