#VU54823 Spoofing attack in Microsoft Bing Search for Android


Published: 2021-07-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54823

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33753

CWE-ID: CWE-451

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Bing Search for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in the Microsoft Bing Search. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit a malicious page or click on a malicious link and spoof page content.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Bing Search for Android: All versions


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33753


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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