CVE-2021-42297

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Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-43211.

7.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

6.9 /10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

V2 Legend

Vector : AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability : 3.4 / Impact : 10.0

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

References
Link Resource
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 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_10_update_assistant:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2021-11-23 17:15

Updated : 2021-11-29 10:31

NVD link : CVE-2021-42297

Mitre link : CVE-2021-42297

JSON object : View

CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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Products Affected

microsoft

  • windows_10_update_assistant