CVE-2021-42297

Public Exploit
Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.83% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows Update Assistant
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42297 patch vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1334/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42297?
CVE-2021-42297 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-42297?
To fix CVE-2021-42297, 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-2021-42297 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-42297 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-42297?
CVE-2021-42297 affects Microsoft Windows Update Assistant.
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