Vulnerability · Published Mar 11, 2021 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2021-27070Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.3
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 2004 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 4.1% (higher than 91% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.3High
Exploit odds (30 days)4.1%top 9.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19043.867 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 20H2 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19043.867 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server version 2004 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19043.867 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server version 20H2 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19043.867 |
References
- Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-27070 x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-329/ x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred