CVE-2021-43248: Windows Digital Media Receiver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 15, 2021
·Updated
Windows Digital Media Receiver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
39 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=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 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
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-2021-43248?
The severity of CVE-2021-43248 is evaluated as important, indicating a notable risk of elevation of privilege on affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-43248?
To fix CVE-2021-43248, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for your affected Windows operating system version.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-43248?
CVE-2021-43248 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server releases.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2021-43248?
The impact of CVE-2021-43248 allows an attacker to elevate privileges on affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
5
Is CVE-2021-43248 publicly available?
Yes, CVE-2021-43248 is publicly available and details about the vulnerability can be found in security advisories from Microsoft.