What is CVE-2021-38626?

CVE-2021-38626 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-09-15.

How severe is CVE-2021-38626?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Server 2008

CVE-2021-38626

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation

EPSS: 0.005 (37.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows_server_2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 — versions 6.0.0, 6.0.6003.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 — versions 6.0.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core Installation) — versions 6.0.0, 6.0.6003.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-269 — Improper Privilege Management

References

af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38626?: CVE-2021-38626 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-09-15.
How severe is CVE-2021-38626?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.