Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21921

 

Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21921

Published: January 11, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59480
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21921
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in Windows Defender Credential Guard. A local privileged user can gain access to sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2022-21921

Install updates from vendor's website.

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