Vulnerability · Published Sep 15, 2021 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2021-36968Windows DNS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 7 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 46% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 53.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Windows DNS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | 6.1.0 – before 6.1.7601.25712 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 | 6.1.0 – before 6.1.7601.25712 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 | 6.1.7601.0 – before 6.1.7601.25712 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | 6.1.7601.0 – before 6.1.7601.25712 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 | 6.0.6003.0 – before 6.0.6003.21218 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 6.0.6003.0 – before 6.0.6003.21218 |
References
- Windows DNS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36968 x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred