CVE-2021-24092: Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Feb 25, 2021
·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
Remediation
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
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)