CVE-2021-33751
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.74%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33751 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33751Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-824/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33751?
Windows Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-33751?
CVE-2021-33751 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33751?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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Are you affected by CVE-2021-33751?
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