CVE-2021-36948—Microsoft Windows Update Medic Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2021-36948
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2021-11-17
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Update Medic Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Update Medic Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36948
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