CVE-2021-34516
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.29%
Last modified
CVE-2021-34516 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All 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 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| 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-2021-34516Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1004/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1005/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1006/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1007/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1008/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1009/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1010/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1011/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1012/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1013/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1014/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1015/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1016/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1017/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1018/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1019/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1020/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1021/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1022/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-895/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-34516?
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-34516?
CVE-2021-34516 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34516?
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.
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