CVE-2021-28356
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2021-28356 is a Remote Procedure Call Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability identified in Microsoft Windows systems. The vulnerability was initially recorded on March 12, 2021, and publicly disclosed on April 13, 2021. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10 (various versions), Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8.1 (NVD Database).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, and requiring low privileges with no user interaction. Under CVSS v2.0, it received a Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) (NVD Database).

Impact

The vulnerability poses significant security risks as it allows for remote code execution with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. The CVSS scores indicate that successful exploitation could result in complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD Database).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security patches to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the security updates available through the Microsoft Security Response Center (Microsoft Advisory).

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