SB2021091431 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows SMB

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36960)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows SMB. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36974)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Windows SMB, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36972)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows SMB. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36960
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36974
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36972