CVE-2021-42277: Microsoft Windows Diagnostics Hub Link Following Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Nov 09 2021(Updated: )
Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 | =16.11 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 | =16.7 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 | =16.9 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 | =15.9 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2015 | =3 | |
| 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 | |
| Visual Studio | =2015-update3 | |
| Visual Studio Professional 2017 | >=15.0<=15.9 | |
| Visual Studio Enterprise 2019 | >=16.0<=16.11 | |
| 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 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-2021-42277?
CVE-2021-42277 has a CVSS score indicating a high severity level due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-42277?
CVE-2021-42277 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows and Visual Studio, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2019 and 2022, and Visual Studio 2019.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42277?
To address CVE-2021-42277, users should apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected products.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-42277?
CVE-2021-42277 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain higher access rights.
Is CVE-2021-42277 being actively exploited?
There is no public indication that CVE-2021-42277 is being actively exploited, but it is recommended to patch systems to mitigate any potential risk.
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