CVE-2021-28438
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.68%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28438 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Console Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Console Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1803 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1909 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28438Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28438Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28438?
Windows Console Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-28438?
CVE-2021-28438 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28438?
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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Are you affected by CVE-2021-28438?
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