CVE-2021-1648: Microsoft Windows splwow64 Out-Of-Bounds Read Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 12 2021(Updated: )
Microsoft splwow64 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1648?
CVE-2021-1648 has been classified with a critical severity level, allowing local attackers to escalate privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1648?
To fix CVE-2021-1648, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-1648?
CVE-2021-1648 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.
What kind of attacks can leverage CVE-2021-1648?
CVE-2021-1648 can be exploited by local attackers to gain elevated privileges on vulnerable systems.
Is there any mitigation for CVE-2021-1648?
The best mitigation for CVE-2021-1648 is to ensure that all security patches are promptly applied to affected systems.
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