CVE-2021-43239: Windows Recovery Environment Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Wed Dec 15 2021(Updated: )
Windows Recovery Environment Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| =20h2 | ||
| =20h2 | ||
| =20h2 | ||
| =21h1 | ||
| =21h1 | ||
| =21h1 | ||
| =21h2 | ||
| =21h2 | ||
| =21h2 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| =20h2 | ||
| =2022 | ||
| =2004 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-43239?
CVE-2021-43239 has a severity rating classified as Important by Microsoft.
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.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-43239?
CVE-2021-43239 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-43239?
CVE-2021-43239 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.
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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