CVE-2021-33788
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.03%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33788 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows LSA Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 3.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows LSA Denial of Service Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 20h2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h1 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 2004 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| 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
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33788?
Windows LSA Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-33788?
CVE-2021-33788 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33788?
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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