CVE-2021-26443
CRITICALCVSS 9/10EPSS 1.55%
Last modified
CVE-2021-26443 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus (VMBus) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus (VMBus) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All versions |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26443Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26443Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-26443?
Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus (VMBus) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-26443?
CVE-2021-26443 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26443?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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