SB2021091429 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows WLAN AutoConfig Service

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36965)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Windows WLAN AutoConfig Service. A remote attacker on the local network can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36967)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker on the local network to escalate privileges on the system.

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

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36965
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36967