CVE-2021-43229: Windows NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 15, 2021
·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
Remediation
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.