CVE-2021-36974
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk37th percentile - higher than 37% of all known CVEs
Summary
Vulnerability in Windows SMB allows elevation of privilege. An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain higher privileges on the system.
Risk Assessment
Risk of unauthorized user gaining control over the system.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows SMB
See all- CVE-2026-58531High
A race condition exists in Windows SMB during concurrent execution using a shared resource. An authenticated attacker can elevate privileges over the network.
- CVE-2026-50690Medium
Use of an uninitialized resource in Windows SMB allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-54997Medium
A vulnerability in Windows SMB allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally by using an uninitialized resource.
- CVE-2026-49801Medium
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows SMB allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2021-36972Medium
Information disclosure vulnerability in Windows SMB. It may allow an attacker to access information that should be protected.
- CVE-2021-36960High
Information disclosure vulnerability in Windows SMB. Could lead to data exposure.
- CVE-2021-33783Medium
Information disclosure vulnerability in Windows SMB. Could allow access to sensitive data transmitted over SMB.
Original NVD description (English source)
Windows SMB Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability