CVE-2021-42312: Microsoft Defender for IoT Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 15, 2021
·Updated
Microsoft Defender for IoT Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Defender for IoT<10.5.2
Remediation
Event History
Dec 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:14 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-42312?
CVE-2021-42312 refers to the Microsoft Defender for IoT Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
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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.
3
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-42312?
CVE-2021-42312 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
4
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.
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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.