CVE-2021-28311: Windows Application Compatibility Cache Denial of Service Vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2021
·Updated
Windows Application Compatibility Cache Denial of Service Vulnerability
Affected Software
11 affected components
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
Remediation
Event History
Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
07:32 PM
Data Sourced
07:32 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28311?
CVE-2021-28311 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability impacting Windows systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-28311?
To mitigate CVE-2021-28311, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.