CVE-2021-43231: Windows NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Dec 15, 2021
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Updated

Windows NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

27 affected components
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=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
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 Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
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-2021-43231?

CVE-2021-43231 has a severity rating of important, indicating a potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43231?

The recommended fix for CVE-2021-43231 is to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-43231?

CVE-2021-43231 affects multiple versions of Windows including 10, 11, and several Windows Server editions.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-43231?

CVE-2021-43231 can potentially be exploited to elevate privileges within the affected systems.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-43231?

There are currently no known workarounds for CVE-2021-43231 other than applying the updates.

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