#VU53914 Security restrictins bypass in Microsoft products - CVE-2021-31971
Published: June 8, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU53914
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31971
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Edge
Windows Server
Windows
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Edge
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to Windows HTML Platform does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it and bypass implemented security restrictions.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.