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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2021-1655: 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-2021-1654, CVE-2021-1659, CVE-2021-1688, CVE-2021-1693.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 7
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-2021-1655?

    CVE-2021-1655 has a severity rating of important, indicating a significant risk that could lead to elevated privileges on affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-1655?

    To fix CVE-2021-1655, install the latest security updates from Microsoft based on your specific Windows version.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2021-1655?

    CVE-2021-1655 affects various Windows operating systems including Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and more.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1655?

    CVE-2021-1655 is categorized as a service elevation of privilege vulnerability.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2021-1655?

    As of now, there are no public reports of exploits actively targeting CVE-2021-1655.

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