Vulnerability identifier: #VU52166

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28317

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

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 Microsoft Windows Codecs Library. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 10 2004, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 2004

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CPE

• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28317

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?