What is the severity of CVE-2021-1662?

CVE-2021-1662 has a severity rating of Important.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1662?

To fix CVE-2021-1662, install the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft.

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-1662?

CVE-2021-1662 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server, including 1803, 1809, 1909, 2004, and 20H2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1662?

CVE-2021-1662 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability that can allow an attacker to gain increased access rights.

Can CVE-2021-1662 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2021-1662 requires local access to the targeted machine to be exploited.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-1662

high

7.8

CWE

269

12/1/2021

8/10/2024

CVE-2021-1662: Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 12 2021(Updated: )

Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 10	=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10	=1803
Microsoft Windows 10	=1809
Microsoft Windows 10	=1909
Microsoft Windows 10	=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server	=20H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1803	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1909	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=2004	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server	=2004	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=20H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1909	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server	=1909	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=2004	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1909	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=20H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1803	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=1803	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	=2004	fix available externally

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1662

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1662?
CVE-2021-1662 has a severity rating of Important.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1662?
To fix CVE-2021-1662, install the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-1662?
CVE-2021-1662 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server, including 1803, 1809, 1909, 2004, and 20H2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1662?
CVE-2021-1662 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability that can allow an attacker to gain increased access rights.
Can CVE-2021-1662 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-1662 requires local access to the targeted machine to be exploited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1662?
CVE-2021-1662 has a severity rating of Important.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1662?
To fix CVE-2021-1662, install the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-1662?
CVE-2021-1662 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server, including 1803, 1809, 1909, 2004, and 20H2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1662?
CVE-2021-1662 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability that can allow an attacker to gain increased access rights.
Can CVE-2021-1662 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-1662 requires local access to the targeted machine to be exploited.

CVE-2021-1662: Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Remedy

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1662?

How do I fix CVE-2021-1662?

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-1662?

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1662?

Can CVE-2021-1662 be exploited remotely?

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What is the severity of CVE-2021-1662?

How do I fix CVE-2021-1662?

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-1662?

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1662?

Can CVE-2021-1662 be exploited remotely?