ID:7032 - Exploit for Double Free in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2021-26411

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:7032 - Exploit for Double Free in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2021-26411

ID:7032 - Exploit for Double Free in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2021-26411

Published: November 18, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU50401
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26411
CWE-ID: CWE-415
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing ".mht" files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage, trigger a double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.