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ID:7038 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-43890
ID:7038 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-43890
Published: November 25, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU58367
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43890
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permissions in windows installer service. A local user can run a specially crafted program to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to incomplete patch for #VU58061 (CVE-2021-41379).
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.