CVE-2021-43229: Windows NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Dec 15, 2021
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Updated

Windows NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

36 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 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp2
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
02:15 PM
Data Sourced
02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43229?

CVE-2021-43229 has a severity rating that requires immediate attention as it is an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43229?

To fix CVE-2021-43229, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-43229?

CVE-2021-43229 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11, and various Windows Server editions.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2021-43229?

The risks of CVE-2021-43229 include potential unauthorized access to system components and elevation of user privileges.

5

Can CVE-2021-43229 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2021-43229 is primarily an elevation of privilege vulnerability, which means it requires local access to exploit, but it may lead to further attacks if successfully exploited.

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