CVE-2021-1672
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Windows Projected File System FS Filter Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2021-1672) was disclosed on January 12, 2021. This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10 versions 1803, 1809, 1909, 2004, 20H2, and Windows Server 2019 (Rapid7).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 2.0 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N), indicating a low severity rating. This CVE is unique and distinct from related vulnerabilities CVE-2021-1663 and CVE-2021-1670 (Rapid7).

Impact

This vulnerability could potentially lead to information disclosure in the Windows Projected File System FS Filter Driver (CVE).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through various KB patches including KB4598245 (Windows 10 1803), KB4598230 (Windows 10 1809 and Windows Server 2019), KB4598229 (Windows 10 1909), KB4598242 (Windows 10 2004 and 20H2) (Rapid7).

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