CVE-2021-24090: Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Mar 9, 2021
·
Updated

Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
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=1909
10.0.18363.1440
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1440
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1440
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1440
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19043.867

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.18363.1440Patch KB5000808
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.867Patch KB5000802

Event History

Mar 9, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Description
Mar 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24090?

CVE-2021-24090 is rated as important and involves an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-24090?

To fix CVE-2021-24090, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-24090?

CVE-2021-24090 affects Windows 10 versions 20H2, 1909, and 2004, as well as Windows Server 2016 versions 20H2, 1909, and 2004.

4

Can CVE-2021-24090 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2021-24090 requires local access for exploitation, meaning it is not a remote exploit.

5

What does CVE-2021-24090 impact in Windows systems?

CVE-2021-24090 impacts the Windows Error Reporting component, potentially allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges.

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