QID 91767

Date Published: 2021-05-12

QID 91767: Microsoft Windows HTTP Protocol Stack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - May 2021

Microsoft Windows HTTP Protocol Stack is prone to Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Affected Operating Systems:
Windows Server, version 20H2 (Server Core Installation)
Windows 10 Version 20H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 20H2 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 20H2 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 2004 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 2004 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 2004 for 32-bit Systems

QID Detection Logic (authenticated):
The QID checks for the version of file http.sys.

In most situations, an unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted packet to a targeted server utilizing the HTTP Protocol Stack (http.sys) to process packets leading to remote code execution.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to the KB5003173 for more information pertaining to these vulnerabilities.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 91767

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    KB5003173 URL Logo catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5003173

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