CVE-2021-40469
HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 6.90%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40469 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 6.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All versions | — |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-40469Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-40469Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40469?
Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-40469?
CVE-2021-40469 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40469?
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
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Are you affected by CVE-2021-40469?
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