CVE-2021-40454: Rich Text Edit Control Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2021
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Updated

Rich Text Edit Control Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Affected Software

44 affected components
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013_rt-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Macos=2019
Microsoft Office Macos=2021
Microsoft Office X64=2021
Microsoft Office X86=2021
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Event History

Oct 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:26 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40454?

CVE-2021-40454 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to disclose sensitive information using a Rich Text Edit Control.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-40454?

Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2013 RT SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office 2021, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, and Microsoft Windows Server 2022 are affected by CVE-2021-40454.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40454?

The severity of CVE-2021-40454 is rated as medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-40454?

To fix CVE-2021-40454, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40454?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-40454 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page for CVE-2021-40454.

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