CVE-2021-31979 – Microsoft / Windows – Privilege escalation
CVE-2021-31979 is a privilege escalation vulnerability impacting multiple products and versions of Microsoft Windows. A proof of concept (PoC) was not observed publicly or in the underground. Microsoft claimed the vulnerability was exploited in the wild.
Summary:
CVE-2021-31979 is a privilege escalation vulnerability impacting multiple products and versions of Microsoft Windows. A proof of concept (PoC) was not observed publicly or in the underground. Microsoft claimed the vulnerability was exploited in the wild.
PoC Links(if available):
Microsoft exploitation information –
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-31979
Known Counter Measures:
Microsoft addressed the vulnerability in a security advisory with updated versions.
Links to patches(if available)
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-31979
