CVE-2022-21973

Name: CVE-2022-21973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-09T17:15:10.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21973 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Media Center Update Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Media Center Update Denial of Service Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21973?

Windows Media Center Update Denial of Service Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-21973?

CVE-2022-21973 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21973?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-21973?

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Source: NVD / NIST