Microsoft Windows up to Server 2019 Cryptographic Primitives Library information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Microsoft Windows 10/10 1607/10 1809/Server 2016/Server 2019. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Cryptographic Primitives Library. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-36938. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows 10/10 1607/10 1809/Server 2016/Server 2019 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Cryptographic Primitives Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was presented 08/10/2021 as confirmed security guidance (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-36938. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/10/2021). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

07/19/2021 🔍
08/10/2021 +22 days 🔍
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08/15/2021 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-36938 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-36938
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-180483
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 08/10/2021 20:57
Updated: 08/15/2021 09:37
Changes: 08/10/2021 20:57 (33), 08/10/2021 21:01 (23), 08/15/2021 09:37 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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