SB2021071324 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows InstallService



SB2021071324 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows InstallService

Published: July 13, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021071324
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31961)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Windows InstallService. A local user can delete targeted files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.