Microsoft · Windows Nearby Sharing · CVE-2021-40464
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Windows Nearby Sharing (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
The issue is related to errors in privilege management in the Windows Nearby Sharing function. It allows a remote attacker to elevate their privileges. There is no information provided about the estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide or real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.
**Recommendations**
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.