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CVE-2021-43216:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Microsoft Local Security Authority (LSA) Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2021-43216) was disclosed on December 15, 2021. This security flaw affects Microsoft Windows systems and their Local Security Authority Server component (NVD, CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium severity) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-668 (Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could lead to information disclosure in the Microsoft Local Security Authority Server component. The CVSS score indicates that while the vulnerability can result in high confidentiality impact, it does not affect system integrity or availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security patches to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the security updates through the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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