#VU51310 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows - CVE-2021-26871
Published: March 9, 2021 / Updated: August 16, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU51310
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26871
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the Windows WalletService, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.