PT-2021-7047 · Microsoft · Surface Pro 3

Chris Fenner · Published 2021-10-18 · Updated 2026-02-20 · CVE-2021-42299

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.6

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (affected versions not specified)

Description The vulnerability is related to errors in authorization, allowing an attacker to bypass existing security restrictions. It is associated with the TPM Carte Blanche attack, which exploits issues in the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to gain unauthorized access. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited. Technical details about exploitation include the TPM Carte Blanche attack, which involves exploiting vulnerabilities in the TPM to bypass security features.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Incorrect Authorization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-03048

CVE-2021-42299

Affected Products

Surface Pro 3

References · 9

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-03048 · Security Note
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2021-42299 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42299 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42299 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/60244 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/sysadm_in_channel/3491 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/MongkolchaiTue/status/2024689497502601260 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/72631 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cybersecuritytechnologies/4566 · Telegram Post