Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-1699

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Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-1699

Published: January 12, 2021 / Updated: May 24, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU49480
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1699
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Affected software:
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance
Solutions Enabler
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance
Unisphere for PowerMax

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows (modem.sys). A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2021-1699

Install updates from vendor's website.

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