Information disclosure in Microsoft products - CVE-2021-40454

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57300

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 6.8 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40454

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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 Rich Text Edit Control. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Office
Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance
Solutions Enabler
Unisphere 360
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance
Unisphere for PowerMax
VASA Provider Standalone

Install updates from vendor's website.

Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.18, 9.2.3.0
Solutions Enabler - addressed in versions 9.1.0.18, 9.2.3.0
Unisphere 360 - addressed in versions 9.1.0.29, 9.2.3.3
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.31, 9.2.3.4
Unisphere for PowerMax - addressed in versions 9.1.0.31, 9.2.3.4
VASA Provider Standalone - addressed in versions 9.1.0.723, 9.2.3.0

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-40454

• Information disclosure in Microsoft Rich Text Edit Control
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell Unisphere for PowerMax, Dell Solutions Enabler, Dell Unisphere 360, Dell VASA