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CVE-2021-36948 — Actively Exploited: Windows (Microsoft)

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

CVE IDCVE-2021-36948
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Vulnerability nameMicrosoft Windows Update Medic Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Date added2021-11-03
Remediation due2021-11-17
Known ransomware useUnknown
Required actionApply updates per vendor instructions.
DescriptionMicrosoft Windows Update Medic Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
SourceCISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

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