CVE-2021-27070: Microsoft Windows Update Assistant Improper Access Control Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Mar 09 2021(Updated: )
Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| =20H2 | ||
| =20H2 | ||
| =20H2 | ||
| =20H2 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27070?
CVE-2021-27070 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27070?
The severity of CVE-2021-27070 is critical, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-27070?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit CVE-2021-27070.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-27070?
CVE-2021-27070 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 20H2 and 2004, as well as Windows Server 2016 versions 20H2 and 2004.
How can I fix CVE-2021-27070?
To fix CVE-2021-27070, apply the necessary patches provided by Microsoft, which can be found at the provided URLs.
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