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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-40441
CVE-2021-40441:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Media Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2021-40441) was identified and disclosed in December 2021. This vulnerability affects Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and was addressed as part of Microsoft's security updates (ManageEngine DB).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assessed with a CVSS 2.0 score of 9.0 and CVSS 3.0 score of 9.8, indicating critical severity. The technical assessment shows the vulnerability has the following characteristics: Network Vector (AV:N), Low Attack Complexity (AC:L), and No User Interaction required (UI:N) (ManageEngine DB).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. The impact metrics indicate High (H) potential for both Confidentiality and Availability compromises (ManageEngine DB).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft released a security update (KB5008244) to address this vulnerability. The patch was made available through the standard Windows Update channel (ManageEngine DB).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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