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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2021-36948 Microsoft · Windows

Microsoft Windows Update Medic Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

0.97 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
76.2 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 76.2% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Nov 03, 2021

Remediation Due

Nov 17, 2021

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Microsoft Windows Update Medic Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence