CVE-2021-43893
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 6.62%
Last modified
CVE-2021-43893 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Encrypting File System (EFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 6.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Encrypting File System (EFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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 | 21h2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 2004 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server | 20h2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server | 2022 | — |
| 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 | 2004 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165560/Microsoft-Windows-EFSRPC-Arbitrary-File-Upload-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-43893Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165560/Microsoft-Windows-EFSRPC-Arbitrary-File-Upload-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-43893Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-43893?
Windows Encrypting File System (EFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-43893?
CVE-2021-43893 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43893?
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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