CVE-2021-34519: Microsoft SharePoint Missing Check of Message Integrity Vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft SharePoint Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Other sources

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to tamper with update data on affected installations of Microsoft SharePoint. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of SharePoint 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 the service account.

ZDI

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013<15.0.5363.1000
15.0.5363.1000
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016<16.0.5188.1000
16.0.5188.1000
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013<15.0.5363.1000
15.0.5363.1000

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 15.0.5363.1000Patch KB5001996
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.5188.1000Patch KB5001981
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.0.5363.1000Patch KB5001984

Event History

Jul 13, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
Jul 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 19, 2021
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-34519 vulnerability?

CVE-2021-34519 is a vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint that allows network-adjacent attackers to tamper with update data.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-34519 vulnerability?

An attacker requires user interaction to exploit CVE-2021-34519 by tampering with SharePoint Help updates.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34519 vulnerability?

The severity of CVE-2021-34519 vulnerability is low with a CVSS severity score of 3.5.

4

Which versions of Microsoft SharePoint are affected by CVE-2021-34519 vulnerability?

Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 are affected by CVE-2021-34519 vulnerability.

5

How can I learn more about CVE-2021-34519 vulnerability?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-34519 vulnerability on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website.

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