CVE-2021-33768: Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-34470, CVE-2021-34523.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_20
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_21
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_10
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_9
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=10
15.02.0922.013
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=20
15.01.2242.012
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=9
15.02.0858.015
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=21
15.01.2308.014

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 15.02.0922.013Patch KB5004780
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.02.0858.015Patch KB5004780
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.01.2242.012Patch KB5004779
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.01.2308.014Patch KB5004779

Event History

Jul 13, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
Jul 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-33768?

CVE-2021-33768 is a high severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server that allows for elevation of privilege.

2

Which versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are affected by CVE-2021-33768?

Versions 2016 Cumulative Update 20 and later, and Versions 2019 Cumulative Update 9 and later are affected by CVE-2021-33768.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-33768?

CVE-2021-33768 has a severity rating of 8, which indicates a high severity level.

4

What is the fix for CVE-2021-33768?

To fix CVE-2021-33768, it is recommended to install the relevant security update provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-33768?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-33768 on the official Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: [https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33768](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33768)

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