CVE-2021-28438: Windows Console Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2021
·Updated
Windows Console Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability
Affected Software
9 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
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
07:33 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-2021-28438?
CVE-2021-28438 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability which can cause the affected service to become unavailable.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-28438?
To address CVE-2021-28438, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-28438?
CVE-2021-28438 affects several versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, including versions 1803, 1809, 1909, 2004, and 20H2.
4
Can CVE-2021-28438 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-28438 can potentially be exploited remotely, leading to a denial of service condition.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-28438?
The potential impact of CVE-2021-28438 includes service disruption, leading to a denial of service for users.