CVE-2021-31955
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 80.26%
Last modified
CVE-2021-31955 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 80.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.1999 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1909 | < 10.0.18363.1621 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 2004 | < 10.0.19041.1052 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1052 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h1 | < 10.0.19043.1052 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2004 | < 10.0.19041.1052 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.1999 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1052 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31955Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31955Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-31955US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-31955?
Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-31955?
CVE-2021-31955 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 80.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31955?
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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