What is the severity of CVE-2021-26895?

CVE-2021-26895 has a critical severity rating, allowing for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26895?

To mitigate CVE-2021-26895, apply the appropriate security patch provided by Microsoft.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2021-26895?

CVE-2021-26895 affects various versions of Windows Server, including 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-26895?

CVE-2021-26895 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in Windows DNS Server.

What can happen if CVE-2021-26895 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-26895 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.

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CVE-2021-26895

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11/3/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-26895: Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Mar 11 2021(Updated: )

Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-26877, CVE-2021-26893, CVE-2021-26894, CVE-2021-26897.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=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-2021-26895

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26895

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26895?
CVE-2021-26895 has a critical severity rating, allowing for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26895?
To mitigate CVE-2021-26895, apply the appropriate security patch provided by Microsoft.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2021-26895?
CVE-2021-26895 affects various versions of Windows Server, including 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-26895?
CVE-2021-26895 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in Windows DNS Server.
What can happen if CVE-2021-26895 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-26895 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26895?
CVE-2021-26895 has a critical severity rating, allowing for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26895?
To mitigate CVE-2021-26895, apply the appropriate security patch provided by Microsoft.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2021-26895?
CVE-2021-26895 affects various versions of Windows Server, including 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-26895?
CVE-2021-26895 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in Windows DNS Server.
What can happen if CVE-2021-26895 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-26895 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.