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CVE-2021-28333:
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Overview
Remote Procedure Call Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2021-28333) was identified and disclosed on March 12, 2021. This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 SP1 (NIST NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, and requires low privileges with no user interaction. Under CVSS v2.0, it received a Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) (NIST NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to achieve remote code execution with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. The severity assessment indicates potential for complete compromise of system security (NIST NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security patches to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the security updates available through the Microsoft Security Response Center (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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