#VU57276 Code Injection in Windows Server - CVE-2021-40469
Published: October 12, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU57276
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40469
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Windows DNS Server. A remote administrator 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.