CVE-2021-31209: (Pwn2Own) Microsoft Exchange Server Missing Check of Message Integrity Vulnerability

Published May 11, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability

Other sources

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to tamper with update data on affected installations of Microsoft Exchange Server. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of Exchange Server Help updates. The issue results from a missing integrity check on update downloads. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=20
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=19
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013=23
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=8
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=9
Microsoft Exchange server=2013-cumulative_update_23
Microsoft Exchange server=2016-cumulative_update_19
Microsoft Exchange server=2016-cumulative_update_20
Microsoft Exchange server=2019-cumulative_update_8
Microsoft Exchange server=2019-cumulative_update_9

Event History

May 11, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 3, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·11:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-31209?

CVE-2021-31209 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server that allows network-adjacent attackers to tamper with update data.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-31209?

CVE-2021-31209 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered high.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-31209?

The affected software for CVE-2021-31209 includes Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, 2016, and 2019.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-31209?

To fix CVE-2021-31209, apply the relevant patches or updates provided by Microsoft for your specific version of Exchange Server.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-31209?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-31209 on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website and the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) advisory.

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