InstallerFileTakeOver (CVE-2021-36934) is a Windows elevation of privilege vulnerability that emerged in late 2021 and could allow a threat actor to acquire elevated SYSTEM-level access. You will exploit this vulnerability in a virtual lab environment and learn how to mitigate it so you can protect your organization.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Define the vulnerability, describe its root cause, and communicate its significance to key organizational stakeholders.
- Exploit this vulnerability using publicly available exploit code.
- Execute various mitigation tactics to reduce risk.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Cyber Operations
- Exploitation Analysis
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