CVE-2021-24092: Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Feb 25, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

47 affected components
All of the following
Microsoft Windows Defender
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
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=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=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 Endpoint Protection
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection=2012
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection=2012-r2
Microsoft Windows Defender
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
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=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Feb 25, 2021
CVE Published
11:01 PM
Data Sourced
11:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24092?

CVE-2021-24092 refers to a Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-24092?

Microsoft Windows Defender, Microsoft Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Security Essentials, and Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection are affected by CVE-2021-24092.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24092?

CVE-2021-24092 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-24092?

Apply the security updates provided by Microsoft to fix CVE-2021-24092.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-24092?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-24092 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: [link](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-24092)

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