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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-41346
CVE-2021-41346:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2021-41346 is a Console Window Host Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability that was disclosed on October 12, 2021. The vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019 (NVD).
Technical details
This vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) by NIST with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, while Microsoft assessed it with a base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass security features in the Console Window Host component of Windows, potentially leading to unauthorized access and system compromise (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the appropriate security updates for their affected systems (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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