Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU53918

#VU53918 Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-31962

Published: June 8, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53918

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31962

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Kerberos AppContainer. A remote attacker can bypass Kerberos authentication.

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