CVE-2021-1674: Windows Remote Desktop Protocol Core Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published Jan 12, 2021
·Updated
Windows Remote Desktop Protocol Core Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Affected Software
54 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
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 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 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1674?
CVE-2021-1674 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for exploitation in a remote desktop environment.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-1674?
To fix CVE-2021-1674, apply the patches provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-1674?
CVE-2021-1674 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2012.
4
Can CVE-2021-1674 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-1674 is a remote desktop protocol vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers to bypass security features.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-1674?
The potential impacts of CVE-2021-1674 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and the ability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.