CVE-2021-42285: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
Remediation
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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 KB5007255 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.20174Patch KB5007247 - 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 10.0.19042.1348Patch KB5007186 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22000.318Patch KB5007215 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19041.1348Patch KB5007186 - 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 the severity of CVE-2021-42285?
CVE-2021-42285 has a severity rating of Critical according to Microsoft.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42285?
To fix CVE-2021-42285, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-42285?
CVE-2021-42285 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2021-42285?
CVE-2021-42285 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows kernel.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-42285?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-42285 could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the Kernel.