Exploited
7.8
CWE
269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-34484: Windows User Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Thu Aug 12 2021(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows User Profile Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19022
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.14393.4583
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.17763.2114
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.18363.1734
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19041.1165
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19042.1165
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19043.1165
Microsoft Windows Server 2004<10.0.19041.1165
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4583
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2114
Microsoft Windows Server 20H2<10.0.19042.1165

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-34484?

    CVE-2021-34484 has a high-severity rating as it allows privilege escalation in affected Microsoft Windows versions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-34484?

    To fix CVE-2021-34484, ensure your Microsoft Windows is updated to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

  • Which Microsoft Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-34484?

    CVE-2021-34484 affects multiple versions, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and several Windows Server editions.

  • Can CVE-2021-34484 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2021-34484 requires local access to the system, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without prior access.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-34484?

    CVE-2021-34484 is categorized as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows User Profile Service.

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