[ CVE-2021-41357 · Published 13 Oct 2021 ]
Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8
EPSS 2%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2022-04-25
[ Description ]Official description
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA: Microsoft Win32k contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 16 May 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Patch on portal.msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-41357PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource