Vulnerability · Published Mar 11, 2021 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2021-26862Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.0
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.2% (higher than 69% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.0High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.2%top 30.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
References
- Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26862 x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-285/ x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred