Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-31962

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53918

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31962

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Kerberos AppContainer. A remote attacker can bypass Kerberos authentication.

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

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

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31962

• Security features bypass in Microsoft Kerberos AppContainer
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax and Dell EMC Solutions Enabler