SB2021121476 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Media Center



SB2021121476 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Media Center

Published: December 14, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021121476
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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-2021-40441)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/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 Media Center, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.