7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-42312: Microsoft Defender for IoT Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Wed Dec 15 2021(Updated: )

Microsoft Defender for IoT Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Defender for IoT<10.5.2
<10.5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-42312?

    CVE-2021-42312 refers to the Microsoft Defender for IoT Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

  • How does CVE-2021-42312 impact Microsoft Defender for IoT?

    CVE-2021-42312 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that impacts Microsoft Defender for IoT, potentially allowing an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-42312?

    CVE-2021-42312 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • Which versions of Microsoft Defender for IoT are affected by CVE-2021-42312?

    CVE-2021-42312 affects Microsoft Defender for IoT up to version 10.5.2.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42312?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-42312 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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