CVE-2021-28357: Remote Procedure Call Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2021
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Updated

Remote Procedure Call Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-28327, CVE-2021-28329, CVE-2021-28330, CVE-2021-28331, CVE-2021-28332, CVE-2021-28333, CVE-2021-28334, CVE-2021-28335, CVE-2021-28336, CVE-2021-28337, CVE-2021-28338, CVE-2021-28339, CVE-2021-28340, CVE-2021-28341, CVE-2021-28342, CVE-2021-28343, CVE-2021-28344, CVE-2021-28345, CVE-2021-28346, CVE-2021-28352, CVE-2021-28353, CVE-2021-28354, CVE-2021-28355, CVE-2021-28356, CVE-2021-28358, CVE-2021-28434.

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

Event History

Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
07:33 PM
Data Sourced
07:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-28357?

CVE-2021-28357 has a critical severity level that allows remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-28357?

To fix CVE-2021-28357, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft as soon as they become available.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-28357?

CVE-2021-28357 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and various Windows Server versions.

4

Can CVE-2021-28357 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-28357 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-28357?

While there is no official workaround for CVE-2021-28357, disabling the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service may mitigate exposure.

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