CVE-2021-33744: Windows Secure Kernel Mode Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2021
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Updated

Windows Secure Kernel Mode Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
10.0.19041.1110
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19041.1110
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2061
10.0.17763.2061
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2061
10.0.17763.2061
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1110
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1679
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19042.1110
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2061

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19041.1110Patch KB5004237
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.2061Patch KB5004244
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.1110Patch KB5004237
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.18363.1679Patch KB5004245
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.1110Patch KB5004237

Event History

Jul 13, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
Jul 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

Exploitation requires local access, high privileges, and high attack complexity. It does not require user interaction.

2

Which systems can be affected?

The issue affects listed Microsoft Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019 products. The provided data does not identify specific affected builds, editions, or whether the feature is enabled by default.

3

What is the likely security impact?

Successful exploitation can bypass a Secure Kernel Mode security feature and affect integrity across a changed security scope. The provided CVSS data indicates no confidentiality or availability impact.

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