Vulnerability identifier: #VU54753
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 3.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-354
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Server applications /
Application servers
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.
The vulnerability exists due to missing integrity check on update downloads for SharePoint Help updates. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack and replace the files contents during update downloads.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2013 - 2016
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation: 2013
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34519
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-830/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.