CVE-2021-42297
MediumCVSS 5.0Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk71th percentile - higher than 71% of all known CVEs
Summary
Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Windows 10 Update Assistant. An attacker could exploit it to gain elevated privileges on the system.
Risk Assessment
Risk of unauthorized user gaining control over the system, potentially leading to full compromise.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows 10 Update Assistant
See all- CVE-2021-43211Medium
Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows 10 Update Assistant. An attacker could gain elevated privileges.
- CVE-2021-36945High
A vulnerability in Windows 10 Update Assistant allows elevation of privilege. An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain higher privileges on the system.
- CVE-2021-27070High
Elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows 10 Update Assistant. Allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system.
Original NVD description (English source)
Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability