What is the severity of CVE-2021-42293?

CVE-2021-42293 has a severity rating of Important.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42293?

To fix CVE-2021-42293, update the affected Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 Apps to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42293?

CVE-2021-42293 affects various versions of Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 Apps including 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, and their respective service packs.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-42293?

CVE-2021-42293 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.

Can CVE-2021-42293 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2021-42293 requires local access to the affected system, making remote exploitation less likely.

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CVE-2021-42293

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CVE-2021-42293: Microsoft Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Wed Dec 15 2021(Updated: )

Microsoft Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2013_rt-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2016
Microsoft Office	=2016
Microsoft Office	=2019
Microsoft Office	=2019
Microsoft Office	=2021
Microsoft Office	=2021


	=2013-sp1
	=2013-sp1
	=2013_rt-sp1
	=2016
	=2016
	=2019
	=2019
	=2021
	=2021

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42293

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42293

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42293?
CVE-2021-42293 has a severity rating of Important.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42293?
To fix CVE-2021-42293, update the affected Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 Apps to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42293?
CVE-2021-42293 affects various versions of Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 Apps including 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, and their respective service packs.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-42293?
CVE-2021-42293 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.
Can CVE-2021-42293 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-42293 requires local access to the affected system, making remote exploitation less likely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42293?
CVE-2021-42293 has a severity rating of Important.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42293?
To fix CVE-2021-42293, update the affected Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 Apps to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42293?
CVE-2021-42293 affects various versions of Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 Apps including 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, and their respective service packs.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-42293?
CVE-2021-42293 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.
Can CVE-2021-42293 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-42293 requires local access to the affected system, making remote exploitation less likely.