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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-41336
CVE-2021-41336:
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Overview
Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2021-41336) was disclosed on October 12, 2021. This vulnerability affects Microsoft Windows 11 (ARM64 and x64 versions) and Windows Server 2022 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, low privileges required, no user interaction needed, and potential for high confidentiality impact. The CVSS 2.0 score is rated as 2.1 (Low) with the vector (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain information disclosure from the Windows Kernel. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no effects on system integrity or availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the appropriate patches through Windows Update (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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