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CVE-2021-43226: Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

highCVSS 3.1 7.8Exploited

Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Dec 15, 2021 · Updated Aug 22, 2026

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Advisory details

From the National Vulnerability Database. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

References

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