CVE-2021-36954: Windows Bind Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2021
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Updated

Windows Bind Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

29 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 2022
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19042.1237
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
10.0.19041.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19041.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19041.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19041.1237
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.230
10.0.20348.230
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1801
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.230
10.0.20348.230
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2183
10.0.17763.2183
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1801
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2183
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2183
10.0.17763.2183
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1801
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2183
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2183

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 10.0.19042.1237Patch KB5005565
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19041.1237Patch KB5005565
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.230Patch KB5005575
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.1237Patch KB5005565
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.18363.1801Patch KB5005566
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.2183Patch KB5005568

Event History

Sep 14, 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
Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:23 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36954?

CVE-2021-36954 has a severity rating of important, indicating a potential for elevation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-36954?

To fix CVE-2021-36954, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2021-36954?

CVE-2021-36954 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-36954?

The impact of CVE-2021-36954 allows an authenticated attacker to execute code with elevated privileges.

5

Is CVE-2021-36954 being exploited in the wild?

As of now, there are no confirmed reports of CVE-2021-36954 being actively exploited in the wild.

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