CVE-2021-33744
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33744 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Secure Kernel Mode Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Secure Kernel Mode Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33744?
Windows Secure Kernel Mode Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-33744?
CVE-2021-33744 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33744?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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