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Microsoft Monthly Security Update (August 2021)

Release Date: 11 Aug 2021 5874 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

TYPE: Windows OS

Microsoft has released monthly security update for their products:

 

Vulnerable ProductRisk LevelImpactsNotes
AzureMedium Risk Medium RiskElevation of Privilege
Information Disclosure
Denial of Service
 
Microsoft DynamicsMedium Risk Medium RiskRemote Code Execution
Spoofing
 
Microsoft OfficeMedium Risk Medium RiskRemote Code Execution
Spoofing
 
WindowsHigh Risk High RiskRemote Code Execution
Elevation of Privilege
Information Disclosure
Spoofing

Exploit in the wild

CVE-2021-36948

Extended Security Updates (ESU)Medium Risk Medium RiskRemote Code Execution
Elevation of Privilege
Spoofing
 
Developer ToolsMedium Risk Medium RiskDenial of Service
Information Disclosure
 
System CenterMedium Risk Medium RiskElevation of Privilege 

 

Number of 'Extremely High Risk' product(s): 0

Number of 'High Risk' product(s): 1

Number of 'Medium Risk' product(s): 6

Number of 'Low Risk' product(s): 0

Evaluation of overall 'Risk Level': High Risk


Impact

  • Denial of Service
  • Elevation of Privilege
  • Remote Code Execution
  • Information Disclosure
  • Spoofing

System / Technologies affected

  • Azure
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Office
  • Windows
  • Extended Security Updates (ESU)
  • Developer Tools
  • System Center

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the vendor web-site for more details.

  •  Apply fixes issued by the vendor.

Vulnerability Identifier


Source


Related Link

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/releaseNote/2021-Aug