Product:
Inbox COM Objects
Summary
Use after free in Inbox COM Objects allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. This vulnerability can lead to significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary code.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7 | CVE-2026-21219 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the system and require user interaction. By manipulating the Inbox COM Objects, the attacker can trigger the use after free condition, leading to code execution. This requires a high level of complexity and specific conditions to be met, making it a targeted attack.
Affected Products
- Inbox COM Objects: Vulnerable to use after free, allowing local code execution.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure that their systems are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft. It is also recommended to limit local access to systems and educate users about the risks of executing untrusted code.