CVE-2021-24074: Windows TCP/IP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Feb 25, 2021
·Updated
Windows TCP/IP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
18 affected components
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=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Feb 25, 2021
CVE Published
11:01 PM
Data Sourced
11:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-24074?
CVE-2021-24074 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-24074?
To fix CVE-2021-24074, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
3
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2021-24074?
CVE-2021-24074 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server editions.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-24074?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-24074 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system, leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
5
How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2021-24074?
You can determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2021-24074 by checking if it is running an affected version of Microsoft Windows and verifying installed security updates.