CVE-2021-27055: Microsoft Visio Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Mar 9, 2021
·
Updated

Microsoft Visio Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Visio=2010-sp2
Microsoft Visio=2013-sp1
Microsoft Visio=2016
Microsoft Visio 2010<14.0.7266.5000
14.0.7266.5000
Microsoft Visio 2010<14.0.7266.5000
14.0.7266.5000
Microsoft Visio 2013<15.0.5327.1000
15.0.5327.1000
Microsoft Visio 2016<16.0.5134.1000
16.0.5134.1000
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Visio 2016<16.0.5134.1000
16.0.5134.1000
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Visio 2013<15.0.5327.1000
15.0.5327.1000
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0.7266.5000Patch KB4484376
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.0.5327.1000Patch KB4486673
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.5134.1000Patch KB4493151

Event History

Mar 9, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Description
Mar 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27055?

CVE-2021-27055 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Visio.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-27055?

CVE-2021-27055 has a severity value of 7, which is considered high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-27055?

The following software versions are affected: Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Visio 2010 SP2, Microsoft Visio 2013 SP1, and Microsoft Visio 2016.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-27055?

To fix CVE-2021-27055, it is recommended to install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-27055?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-27055 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-27055

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