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CVE-2021-34486

Microsoft Windows Event Tracing Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 9.25%
  1. Published12 Aug 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV28 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due18 Apr 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Windows Event Tracing contains an unspecified vulnerability which can allow for privilege escalation.

Added to KEV: 28 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 18 Apr 2022

Description

Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.2114
Microsoft Windows 10 1909< 10.0.18363.1734
Microsoft Windows 10 2004< 10.0.19041.1165
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2< 10.0.19042.1165
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1< 10.0.19043.1165
Microsoft Windows Server 2004< 10.0.19041.1165
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.2114
Microsoft Windows Server 20h2< 10.0.19042.1165

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.2114
Microsoft Windows 10 1909≥ 10.0.18363.1734
Microsoft Windows 10 2004≥ 10.0.19041.1165
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2≥ 10.0.19042.1165
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1≥ 10.0.19043.1165
Microsoft Windows Server 2004≥ 10.0.19041.1165
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.2114
Microsoft Windows Server 20h2≥ 10.0.19042.1165

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-34486 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-34486 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 28 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2021-34486?

CVE-2021-34486 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 9.25% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-34486?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 1909, Microsoft Windows 10 2004, Microsoft Windows 10 20h2, Microsoft Windows 10 21h1, and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34486?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.2114, Microsoft Windows 10 1909 10.0.18363.1734, Microsoft Windows 10 2004 10.0.19041.1165 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.