CVE-2021-24082: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

A security vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-24082 was discovered in the Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility Module, specifically related to Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) Security Feature Bypass. The vulnerability was disclosed on January 13, 2021, and affects Microsoft PowerShell utility modules (CVE Mitre).

The vulnerability is classified as a Security Feature Bypass in the Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility Module, which could potentially allow attackers to bypass Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) security features. The vulnerability was assigned a severity rating of 4 out of 10 (Rapid7).

The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to bypass security features in Windows Defender Application Control, which could compromise system security and potentially lead to unauthorized access or execution of code (CVE Mitre).

As of February 2021, there were no known exploits of this vulnerability in the wild (SonicWall Blog).

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the appropriate security patches through Windows Update to mitigate this security risk (MSRC Portal).