Vulnerability · Published Feb 25, 2021 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2021-24096Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1607 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.5% (higher than 74% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.5%top 26.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 | 10.0.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Windows Server version 2004 | 10.0.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 20H2 | 10.0.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Windows Server version 20H2 | 10.0.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 | 10.0.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 10.0.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.0 – before publication |