Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-28443: Windows Console Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 13 2021(Updated: )

Windows Console Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
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-2021-28443?

    CVE-2021-28443 has a severity rating of Important.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-28443?

    To fix CVE-2021-28443, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-28443?

    CVE-2021-28443 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 and later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-28443?

    CVE-2021-28443 is a Denial of Service vulnerability in the Windows Console Driver.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-28443?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-28443 could lead to a Denial of Service condition, causing system instability or crashes.

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