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CVE WatchAug 10, 2026

CVE-2021-31979

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVSS

7.8

High

EPSS

4.5%

p91

KEV

YES

Nov 3, 2021

Exploit Today

77

0-100

Published: Jul 14, 2021 · Last modified: Aug 10, 2026 · CWE-119

EPSS · 30d
4.5%EPSS · 30 days4.5%
2026-09-172026-10-15
KEV catalog record

Product

Microsoft / Windows

Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Nov 3, 2021

Remediate by

Nov 17, 2021

Known ransomware use

No

Summary description

Microsoft Windows kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31979

Technical description

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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