What is the severity of CVE-2021-24090?

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

How do I fix CVE-2021-24090?

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

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.

Can CVE-2021-24090 be exploited remotely?

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

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-24090

critical

9.3

CWE

269

11/3/2021

29/12/2023

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

First published: Thu Mar 11 2021(Updated: )

Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
	=20h2
	=1909
	=2004
	=20h2
	=1909
	=2004
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

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-24090

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-24090

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24090?
CVE-2021-24090 is rated as important and involves an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24090?
To fix CVE-2021-24090, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
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.
Can CVE-2021-24090 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-24090 requires local access for exploitation, meaning it is not a remote exploit.
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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