Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU55719

#VU55719 Spoofing attack in Windows Server - CVE-2021-36942

Published: August 10, 2021 / Updated: February 20, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55719

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36942

CWE-ID: CWE-451

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

Vulnerable software:
Windows Server

Software 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 Windows LSA. A remote attacker can spoof page content.

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