CVE-2021-43231: Windows NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 15, 2021
·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
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-2021-43231?
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.