#VU58056 Buffer overflow in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2021-42279
Published: November 9, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU58056
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42279
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Chakra Scripting Engine. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption 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.