CVE-2021-1732

CVE-2021-1732 is a software vulnerability, specifically a flaw in the design or implementation of Microsoft's Windows 10 systems. This vulnerability exposes the system to an elevation of privilege threat, where an attacker could potentially gain higher-level permissions on the system and carry out malicious activities. The exploit targets specific build numbers of Windows 10 and checks for the presence of a particular patch. This vulnerability was reported to Microsoft in 2021, and it bears similarities to another previously identified vulnerability. Upon receiving the report, Microsoft promptly released a patch to rectify the issue, demonstrating their proactive approach towards maintaining system security. However, the systems that have not applied this patch remain vulnerable to the CVE-2021-1732 exploit. Protection against this threat is provided by Check Point Threat Emulation and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS). These security solutions offer safeguards against the Trojan.Wins.RaspberryRobin threat, as well as the Microsoft Win32k Elevation of Privilege vulnerabilities (CVE-2021-1732 and CVE-2020-1054). It is crucial for organizations and individuals to ensure they have the latest patches and security updates installed to mitigate these risks effectively.