CVE-2021-40449 — Microsoft Windows Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
2021-11-17 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] Unspecified vulnerability allows for an authenticated user to escalate privileges.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| CWE | CWE-416 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2021-40449 |
| Date Added | 2021-11-17 |
| Due Date | 2021-12-01 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Known — this vulnerability has been leveraged in ransomware campaigns |
> MITIGATION
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Due Date: 2021-12-01