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CVE-2021-40488: Microsoft Windows storport Integer Overflow Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Tue Oct 12 2021(Updated: )

Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT
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 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
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
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
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 Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-40488?

    CVE-2021-40488 has a severity rating of Important, as it allows local attackers to escalate their privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-40488?

    To fix CVE-2021-40488, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

  • Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2021-40488?

    CVE-2021-40488 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.

  • Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2021-40488?

    No, CVE-2021-40488 can only be exploited by local attackers who have low-privileged code execution access.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40488 classified as?

    CVE-2021-40488 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.

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