CVE-2021-28440: Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2021
·Updated
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
19 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
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
Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
07:33 PM
Data Sourced
07:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28440?
CVE-2021-28440 has a severity rating of 'Important' as it can lead to elevation of privilege on affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-28440?
To fix CVE-2021-28440, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-28440?
CVE-2021-28440 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server versions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-28440?
CVE-2021-28440 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability that can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
5
Can CVE-2021-28440 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-28440 requires local access to the target machine, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.