CVE-2021-33745
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.65%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33745 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows DNS Server Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows DNS Server Denial of Service Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| 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-2021-33745?
Windows DNS Server Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-33745?
CVE-2021-33745 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33745?
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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Are you affected by CVE-2021-33745?
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