ID:8895 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-1732

 
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ID:8895 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-1732

Published: March 9, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU50514
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1732
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
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 a boundary error when the Win32k.sys driver in Windows kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.