CVE-2021-28309: Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2021
·Updated
Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-27093.
Affected Software
19 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=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
07:32 PM
Data Sourced
07:32 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28309?
CVE-2021-28309 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability that allows information disclosure in the Windows Kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-28309?
To fix CVE-2021-28309, update your Windows operating system to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
3
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-28309?
CVE-2021-28309 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-28309?
CVE-2021-28309 is an information disclosure vulnerability that can potentially expose sensitive data.
5
Can CVE-2021-28309 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-28309 requires local access for exploitation, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.