CVE-2021-34493: Windows Partition Management Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Partition Management Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.4530Patch KB5004238 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.10240.19003Patch KB5004249 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19041.1110Patch KB5004237 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19042.1110Patch KB5004237 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.18363.1679Patch KB5004245 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19043.1110Patch KB5004237 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.2061Patch KB5004244
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-34493?
CVE-2021-34493 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2021-34493 have?
CVE-2021-34493 can lead to an elevation of privilege on affected Windows systems.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34493?
The recommended fix for CVE-2021-34493 is to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-34493?
CVE-2021-34493 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
Is CVE-2021-34493 publicly known?
Yes, CVE-2021-34493 is publicly disclosed and detailed in Microsoft security advisories.