CVE-2021-43237
HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 1.05%
Last modified
CVE-2021-43237 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Setup Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Setup Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/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 | 21h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server | 2022 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 2004 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-43237Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-018/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-43237Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-018/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-43237?
Windows Setup Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-43237?
CVE-2021-43237 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43237?
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-2021-43237?
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