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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-1664
CVE-2021-1664:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2021-1664 is a Remote Procedure Call Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows systems. The vulnerability was initially disclosed in December 2020 as part of Microsoft's January 2021 Patch Tuesday updates (Lansweeper Blog).
Technical details
This vulnerability is classified as a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability within the remote procedure call runtime in Windows. The vulnerability requires network access and a user account with certain privileges to be exploited (Lansweeper Blog).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run custom applications and potentially take complete control over the infected system (Lansweeper Blog).
Exploitability
Microsoft has indicated that exploitation of this vulnerability is not straightforward as it requires both network access and a user account with specific privileges (Lansweeper Blog).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft addressed this vulnerability as part of its January 2021 Patch Tuesday updates. System administrators are advised to install these security updates as soon as possible to protect Windows systems from security risks (Lansweeper Blog).
Additional resources
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