CVE-2021-43223: Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Dec 15, 2021
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Updated

Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

29 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Dec 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43223?

CVE-2021-43223 is rated as important in severity due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43223?

To remediate CVE-2021-43223, it is recommended to install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-43223?

CVE-2021-43223 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-43223 classified as?

CVE-2021-43223 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.

5

What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2021-43223?

Exploiting CVE-2021-43223 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

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