Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-1696

 

Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-1696

Published: January 12, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU49408
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1696
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows Graphics Component. A local attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance
Solutions Enabler
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance
Unisphere for PowerMax

How to mitigate CVE-2021-1696

Install updates from vendor's website.

Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.17, 9.2.2.0
Solutions Enabler - addressed in versions 9.1.0.17, 9.2.2.0
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.28, 9.2.2.2
Unisphere for PowerMax - addressed in versions 9.1.0.28, 9.2.2.2

External References

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