CVE-2021-36948

Known Exploited

Windows Update Medic Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

Windows Update Medic Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.13%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H1

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server version 2004

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server version 20H2

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36948	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36948?: CVE-2021-36948 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36948?: To fix CVE-2021-36948, 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-2021-36948 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2021-36948 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. 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-2021-36948?: CVE-2021-36948 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H1, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004, Microsoft Windows Server version 2004, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2, Microsoft Windows Server version 20H2.

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