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CVE-2021-38636:
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Overview
Windows Redirected Drive Buffering SubSystem Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2021-38636) was identified and disclosed in September 2021. This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10 (versions 1607, 1809, 1909, 2004, 20H2, 21H1), Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8.1 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Under CVSS v2.0, it received a base score of 2.1 (Low) with the vector string (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N). The vulnerability specifically relates to information disclosure in the Windows Redirected Drive Buffering SubSystem Driver (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could lead to information disclosure if successfully exploited. The CVSS scoring indicates that while the vulnerability requires local access and low privileges, it could potentially result in high confidentiality impact (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the appropriate patches through Windows Update or Microsoft's security guidance (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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