CVE-2021-28435: Windows Event Tracing Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2021
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Updated

Windows Event Tracing Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Affected Software

15 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 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
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
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28435?

CVE-2021-28435 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-28435?

To mitigate CVE-2021-28435, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

What does CVE-2021-28435 affect?

CVE-2021-28435 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-28435?

CVE-2021-28435 is an information disclosure vulnerability involving Windows Event Tracing.

5

Can CVE-2021-28435 be exploited remotely?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-28435 requires local access to the affected systems.

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