SB2021060833 - Security restrictions bypass in Windows HTML Platform
Published: June 8, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021060833
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security restrictins bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31971)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to Windows HTML Platform does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it and bypass implemented security restrictions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.