Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-41338

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57317

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-2021-41338

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Windows AppContainer Firewall Rules. A local user can gain access to encrypted data.

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
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-2021-41338

• Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows AppContainer Firewall Rules
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell Unisphere for PowerMax, Dell Solutions Enabler, Dell Unisphere 360, Dell VASA