CVE-2021-28311: Windows Application Compatibility Cache Denial of Service Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 13 2021(Updated: )
Windows Application Compatibility Cache Denial of Service Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| =20h2 | ||
| =1607 | ||
| =1803 | ||
| =1809 | ||
| =1909 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| =20h2 | ||
| =1909 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| 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 Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28311?
CVE-2021-28311 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability impacting Windows systems.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28311?
To mitigate CVE-2021-28311, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-28311?
CVE-2021-28311 affects specific versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What can happen if CVE-2021-28311 is exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2021-28311 can result in a Denial of Service condition, causing system crashes or performance degradation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-28311?
Currently, the best approach for CVE-2021-28311 is to implement the official security updates issued by Microsoft.
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