#VU54722 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-31961 

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#VU54722 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-31961

Published: July 13, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU54722
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31961
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Windows InstallService. A local user can delete targeted files on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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