CVE-2021-24095: DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.18363.1440Patch KB5000808 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19043.867Patch KB5000802 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.1817Patch KB5000822 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17134.2087Patch KB5000809
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What access does an attacker need to exploit this vulnerability?
Exploitation requires local access, low-level privileges, and a high attack complexity. It does not require user interaction, so an attacker who already has a foothold with low privileges may be able to elevate privileges.
Which systems should be prioritized for assessment?
The listed affected software is Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, and Microsoft Windows Server 2019. The available data does not identify affected builds, editions, or configuration-specific conditions.
What should administrators do to remediate the issue?
A patch is available. Apply the vendor-provided patch to affected Windows systems; the provided data does not specify an alternative mitigation or workaround.