#VU57315 Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-40460
Published: October 12, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU57315
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40460
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Windows Remote Procedure Call Runtime. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass the target application
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.