CVE-2021-26868: Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.23298Patch KB5000840 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.19968Patch KB5000848 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.19968Patch KB5000853 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.4283Patch KB5000803 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.10240.18874Patch KB5000807 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19043.867Patch KB5000802 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.18363.1440Patch KB5000808 - 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 level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The CVSS vector indicates local attack access is required and the attacker must already have low privileges. No user interaction is required.
What could an attacker gain if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation can have high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified as an elevation-of-privilege issue.
Which Windows products are identified as affected?
The affected software list includes Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.