CVE-2021-36967: Windows WLAN AutoConfig Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2021
·
Updated

Windows WLAN AutoConfig Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

35 affected componentsFixes available
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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4651
10.0.14393.4651
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19042.1237
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4651
10.0.14393.4651
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.4651
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19060
10.0.10240.19060
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.4651
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19060
10.0.10240.19060
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
10.0.19041.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19041.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1801
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19041.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1801
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1801
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2183
10.0.17763.2183
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19041.1237
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2183
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2183
10.0.17763.2183
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 10.0.14393.4651Patch KB5005573
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.1237Patch KB5005565
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19060Patch KB5005569
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19041.1237Patch KB5005565
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.1237Patch KB5005565
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.18363.1801Patch KB5005566
  7. 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-2021-36967?

The severity of CVE-2021-36967 is rated as important according to Microsoft’s vulnerability classification.

2

How does CVE-2021-36967 affect affected systems?

CVE-2021-36967 allows an attacker to elevate privileges on the system, potentially leading to full administrative control.

3

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-36967?

CVE-2021-36967 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

4

How do I fix CVE-2021-36967?

To fix CVE-2021-36967, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches released by Microsoft.

5

Is CVE-2021-36967 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2021-36967 is not typically exploited remotely as it requires local access to trigger the vulnerability.

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