CVE-2021-41379
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 20.26%
Last modified
CVE-2021-41379 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 20.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.19119 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.4770 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.2300 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1909 | < 10.0.18363.1916 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 2004 | < 10.0.19041.1348 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1348 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h1 | < 10.0.19043.1348 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 21h2 | < 10.0.22000.318 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2004 | < 10.0.19041.1348 | — |
| 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 | < 10.0.14393.4770 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.2300 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.350 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1348 | — |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-41379Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1308/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-41379Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1308/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-41379US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-41379?
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-41379?
CVE-2021-41379 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 20.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41379?
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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