CVE-2021-42274
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.61%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42274 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Hyper-V Discrete Device Assignment (DDA) Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Hyper-V Discrete Device Assignment (DDA) Denial of Service Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 | All versions |
| 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-2021-42274Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42274Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42274?
Windows Hyper-V Discrete Device Assignment (DDA) Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-42274?
CVE-2021-42274 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42274?
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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