EXPOSURES › CVE-2021-43226
CVE-2021-43226
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDMicrosoft Windows exploited for privilege escalation locally without patch
A critical Windows vulnerability was actively exploited by attackers, allowing local, privileged users to elevate their access, posing a significant security risk to DIB organizations.
Shame score — Active exploitation of a critical, unpatched vulnerability in widely used Microsoft Windows software by attackers, leading to potential unauthorized access and system compromise.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
Microsoft Windows Common Log File System Driver contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow a local, privileged attacker to bypass certain security mechanisms.
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |