High · published August 12, 2021
CVSS calls it high at 7.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 95.4th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 This Windows Event Tracing flaw can elevate privileges with just a crafty move! ⚡ Think of it like a hotel employee gaining access to the penthouse floor by simply misusing their basic access card — they shouldn’t have the keys to that level, but somehow, they do! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, allowing them to install programs, modify data, or even create new user accounts with full access. This could lead to a complete system compromise, putting sensitive data and user privacy at serious risk. Yikes! 🔥
Think of it like a hotel employee gaining access to the penthouse floor by simply misusing their basic access card — they shouldn’t have the keys to that level, but somehow, they do! This is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Event Tracing service that allows an attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated rights. By manipulating event tracing data, an attacker can bypass normal security restrictions.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, allowing them to install programs, modify data, or even create new user accounts with full access. This could lead to a complete system compromise, putting sensitive data and user privacy at serious risk. Yikes! 🔥 To remediate this vulnerability, ensure that your systems are updated to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft. Review your Event Tracing configurations and restrict access where possible. Don't wait — do this now! 🛡️ You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll have your defenses reinforced in no time! 💪
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.2114 | 10.0.17763.2114 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1909 | < 10.0.18363.1734 | 10.0.18363.1734 |
| microsoft/windows_10_2004 | < 10.0.19041.1165 | 10.0.19041.1165 |
| microsoft/windows_10_20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1165 | 10.0.19042.1165 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h1 | < 10.0.19043.1165 | 10.0.19043.1165 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2004 | < 10.0.19041.1165 | 10.0.19041.1165 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.2114 | 10.0.17763.2114 |
| microsoft/windows_server_20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1165 | 10.0.19042.1165 |