Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-38624
Published: September 14, 2021 / Updated: October 12, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU56586
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38624
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Windows Key Storage Provider. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass the target application
How to mitigate CVE-2021-38624
Install updates from vendor's website.