What is the severity of CVE-2021-1679?

CVE-2021-1679 has a severity rating of Important, indicating a significant impact on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1679?

To fix CVE-2021-1679, update the affected Windows systems with the latest patches provided by Microsoft.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-1679?

CVE-2021-1679 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, and various editions of Windows Server.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1679?

CVE-2021-1679 is a Denial of Service vulnerability in the Windows CryptoAPI.

Can CVE-2021-1679 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-1679 can potentially be exploited remotely, increasing its risk profile.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-1679

medium

6.5

12/1/2021

8/10/2024

CVE-2021-1679: Windows CryptoAPI Denial of Service Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 12 2021(Updated: )

Windows CryptoAPI Denial of Service Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server	=20H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 7		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 7		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server	=2004	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server	=1909	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows RT		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 8.1		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 8.1		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Windows 10	=20H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=20H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1803	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1909	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1909	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1909	fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Windows 10	=1803	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1803	fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Windows 10	=2004	fix available externally
Windows 10	=2004	fix available externally
Windows 10	=2004	fix available externally
Windows 10
Windows 10	=20h2
Windows 10	=1607
Windows 10	=1803
Windows 10	=1809
Windows 10	=1909
Windows 10	=2004
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1679

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1679?
CVE-2021-1679 has a severity rating of Important, indicating a significant impact on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1679?
To fix CVE-2021-1679, update the affected Windows systems with the latest patches provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-1679?
CVE-2021-1679 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, and various editions of Windows Server.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1679?
CVE-2021-1679 is a Denial of Service vulnerability in the Windows CryptoAPI.
Can CVE-2021-1679 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-1679 can potentially be exploited remotely, increasing its risk profile.

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