CVE-2021-42297

MEDIUM

Windows 10 Update Assistant - Elevation of Privilege via Improper Link Resolution

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Windows 10 Update Assistant Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1334/

Scores

CVSS v3 5.0
EPSS 0.0145
EPSS Percentile 70.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (1)
microsoft/windows_10_update_assistant
Published Nov 24, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026