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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-38662
CVE-2021-38662:
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Overview
Windows Fast FAT File System Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2021-38662) was disclosed on October 12, 2021. This vulnerability affects the Windows Fast FAT File System Driver component across various Windows operating systems (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 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, indicating local access is required, low attack complexity, and potential for high confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. The CVSS 2.0 score is 4.9 (Medium) with the vector (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain information disclosure from the affected Windows Fast FAT File System Driver component. The impact is limited to confidentiality, with no impact on system integrity or availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the appropriate security patches through Windows Update or manual installation of the security update (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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