SB2021091437 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Update Client 



SB2021091437 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Update Client

Published: September 14, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021091437
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38634)

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 Microsoft Windows Update Client, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.