CVE-2021-40449 - Microsoft Windows Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Project:Microsoft
Product:Windows
Date Added:2021-11-17Due Date:2021-12-01
Vulnerability Name
Microsoft Windows Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Unspecified vulnerability allows for an authenticated user to escalate privileges.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Known
Action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Additional Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40449
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