CVE-2021-33786 Windows LSA Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

High 8.1 Published Updated

An attacker can bypass Windows LSA security features, potentially undermining system integrity on affected Windows Server installations.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-33786?

CVE-2021-33786 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, published on 14 Jul 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Windows LSA Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-33786?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33786?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-33786 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-33786 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-33786 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows Server 2008 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v8hv-xvc3-mv58.

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