CVE-2021-24098: Windows Console Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability
Published Feb 25, 2021
·Updated
Windows Console Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability
Affected Software
9 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
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-2021-24098?
CVE-2021-24098 has been rated as important by Microsoft.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-24098?
To mitigate CVE-2021-24098, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
3
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-24098?
CVE-2021-24098 affects several versions of Windows 10 including 20H2, 1803, 1809, 1909, and 2004, as well as specific versions of Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
4
What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2021-24098?
CVE-2021-24098 can result in a Denial of Service, disrupting the normal function of the Windows Console Driver.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-24098?
Currently, the most effective way to protect against CVE-2021-24098 is to install the available security updates.