ID:6901 - Exploit for Improper Privilege Management in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-31955

 
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ID:6901 - Exploit for Improper Privilege Management in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-31955

Published: October 18, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53890
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31955
CWE-ID: CWE-269
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A local unprivileged user can read contents of Kernel memory from a user mode process.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.