CVE-2021-43239: Windows Recovery Environment Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Dec 15, 2021
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Updated

Windows Recovery Environment Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

17 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=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=2004

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-2021-43239?

CVE-2021-43239 has a severity rating classified as Important by Microsoft.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43239?

To fix CVE-2021-43239, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-43239?

CVE-2021-43239 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-43239?

CVE-2021-43239 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2021-43239 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2021-43239 requires local access to the system for exploitation, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

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