CVE-2021-1687

Windows WalletService Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

Windows WalletService Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1687 vendor advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1687

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1687?
CVE-2021-1687 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1687?
To fix CVE-2021-1687, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-1687 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1687 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-1687?
CVE-2021-1687 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607.
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