Advisory Details

July 19th, 2021

(Pwn2Own) Microsoft Exchange Server Autodiscover Server Side Request Forgery Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

ZDI-21-821
ZDI-CAN-13611

CVE ID CVE-2021-34473
CVSS SCORE 10.0, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Microsoft
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Exchange
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Exchange Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Autodiscover service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of URI prior to accessing resources. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34473
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2021-04-06 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2021-07-19 - Coordinated public release of advisory
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