CVE-2021-42283: NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.20174Patch KB5007255 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.23517Patch KB5007245 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.1.7601.25769Patch KB5007233 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.20174Patch KB5007247 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.0.6003.21282Patch KB5007246 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.4770Patch KB5007192 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.10240.19119Patch KB5007207 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19041.1348Patch KB5007186 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19042.1348Patch KB5007186 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22000.318Patch KB5007215 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19043.1348Patch KB5007186 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.350Patch KB5007205 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.18363.1916Patch KB5007189 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.2300Patch KB5007206
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42283?
CVE-2021-42283 is a NTFS Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
How does CVE-2021-42283 impact Microsoft Windows?
CVE-2021-42283 allows attackers to elevate their privileges on affected Microsoft Windows systems.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42283?
CVE-2021-42283 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which versions of Microsoft Windows are affected by CVE-2021-42283?
Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022 are affected by CVE-2021-42283.
How can I fix CVE-2021-42283?
To fix CVE-2021-42283, Microsoft has released a security advisory which provides detailed instructions on applying the necessary patches and mitigations.