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ID:6612 - Exploit for Improper access control in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-36934
ID:6612 - Exploit for Improper access control in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-36934
Published: August 11, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU55140
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36934
CWE-ID: CWE-284
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 overly permissive Access Control Lists (ACLs) on multiple system files, including the Security Accounts Manager (SAM) database. A local user can run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.