CVE-2021-1706: Windows LUAFV Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Jan 12, 2021
·Updated
Windows LUAFV Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
56 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
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 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
Event History
Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1706?
CVE-2021-1706 has a severity rating that indicates it is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Windows systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-1706?
To fix CVE-2021-1706, apply the latest security update as outlined in Microsoft's advisory.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-1706?
CVE-2021-1706 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, and various Windows Server versions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1706?
CVE-2021-1706 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows attackers to execute code with higher privileges.
5
Can CVE-2021-1706 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-1706 requires local access for exploitation, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without prior access to the system.