CVE-2021-1669: Windows Remote Desktop Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Jan 12, 2021
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Updated

Windows Remote Desktop Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

43 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac
Microsoft Remote Desktop for IoS
Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Remote Desktop
Microsoft Remote Desktop Android
Microsoft Remote Desktop Windows
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Remote Desktop Client Windows

Event History

Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1669?

CVE-2021-1669 is a Windows Remote Desktop Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-1669?

CVE-2021-1669 affects Microsoft Remote Desktop, Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, and Microsoft Windows Server 2019.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1669?

CVE-2021-1669 has a severity rating of high (8.8).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-1669?

To fix CVE-2021-1669, Microsoft recommends applying the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1669?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-1669 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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