PT-2021-6413 · Microsoft · Windows

Published 2021-09-14 · Updated 2023-12-28 · CVE-2021-36974

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Windows (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to the implementation of the Windows SMB network protocol in the Microsoft Windows operating system, specifically concerning access control weaknesses. Exploitation of this issue may allow an 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.

LPE

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-01540

CVE-2021-36974

Affected Products

Windows

References · 10

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-36974 · Vendor Advisory
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2021-36974 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-01540 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36974 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36974 · Vendor Advisory
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2021-36974 · Vendor Advisory
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-36974 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/21471 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/28882 · Telegram Post
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021091431 · Note