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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-40455
CVE-2021-40455:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Installer Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2021-40455) was identified and disclosed on September 2, 2021, affecting Microsoft Windows systems. The vulnerability was officially published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 12, 2021 (NVD Database).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assessed with a CVSS v2.0 score of 2.1 (LOW severity), indicating a relatively low-risk security issue (NVD Results).
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