CVE-2021-31193: Windows SSDP Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published May 11, 2021
·Updated
Windows SSDP Service 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
May 11, 2021
CVE Published
07:11 PM
Data Sourced
07:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-31193?
CVE-2021-31193 has a CVSS score that indicates it is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-31193?
To fix CVE-2021-31193, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
3
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-31193?
CVE-2021-31193 affects various versions of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and Windows Server editions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-31193?
CVE-2021-31193 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability within the SSDP service.
5
Can CVE-2021-31193 be exploited remotely?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-31193 requires local access to the system, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.