CVE-2021-33761
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk42th percentile - higher than 42% of all known CVEs
Summary
Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system control.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates that address this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability