7.8
CWE
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CVE-2021-1654: Windows CSC Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 12 2021(Updated: )

Windows CSC Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-1652, CVE-2021-1653, CVE-2021-1655, CVE-2021-1659, CVE-2021-1688, CVE-2021-1693.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
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 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=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 Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-1654?

    CVE-2021-1654 has a maximum severity rating of Important.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-1654?

    To fix CVE-2021-1654, install the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

  • What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-1654?

    CVE-2021-1654 affects multiple versions including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various versions of Windows Server.

  • Can CVE-2021-1654 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2021-1654 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

  • Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2021-1654?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-1654 does not require user interaction.

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