CVE-2021-26443: Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus (VMBus) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 9, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus (VMBus) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
10.0.19041.1348
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19041.1348
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.350
10.0.20348.350
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1916
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19041.1348
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2300
10.0.17763.2300
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1348
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.350
10.0.20348.350
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2300
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.318
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2300
10.0.17763.2300

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19041.1348Patch KB5007186
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.350Patch KB5007205
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.18363.1916Patch KB5007189
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.1348Patch KB5007186
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.2300Patch KB5007206
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.318Patch KB5007215

Event History

Nov 9, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Nov 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:46 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-26443?

CVE-2021-26443 is a Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus (VMBus) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-26443?

CVE-2021-26443 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 20H2, 21H1, 1809, and 1909, as well as Windows 11 and Windows Server 2016, 2004, 2019, and 2022.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26443?

CVE-2021-26443 has a severity value of 9, indicating a critical vulnerability.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-26443?

To fix CVE-2021-26443, apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-26443?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-26443 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26443

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