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CVE-2021-34498: (Pwn2Own) Microsoft Windows win32kfull Bitmap Use-After-Free Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jul 13 2021(Updated: )

Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10=2004
Windows 10=2004
Windows 10=2004
Windows 10
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
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 Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-34498?

    CVE-2021-34498 is rated as important, indicating a potential elevation of privileges for local attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-34498?

    To fix CVE-2021-34498, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-34498?

    CVE-2021-34498 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 7, Windows 10 (various builds), and Windows Server editions.

  • Can CVE-2021-34498 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2021-34498 requires local access to exploit, making it a local elevation of privilege vulnerability.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-34498 have on a system?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-34498 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected system.

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