HIGH · 7.1

CVE-2021-38634

Microsoft Windows Update Client Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Windows Update Client Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-38634?

CVE-2021-38634 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Microsoft Windows Update Client Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2021-38634?

CVE-2021-38634 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38634?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022.