Vulnerability identifier: #VU56522

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36965

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Local network

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 remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Windows WLAN AutoConfig Service. A remote attacker on the local network can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1809 10.0.17763.1, 10 1909 10.0.18363.476, 10 2004 10.0.19041.264, 10 20H2 10.0.19042.572, 10 1607 10.0.14393.10, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10 21H1 10.0.19043.985

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 2004

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36965

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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