CVE-2021-31956 — Microsoft Windows NTFS Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added November 3, 2021 Remediate by November 17, 2021

Description

Microsoft Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows attackers to escalate privileges via a specially crafted application.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31956

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