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

Published Apr 13, 2021
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Updated

Windows Console Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability

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
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28443?

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

2

How can I fix CVE-2021-28443?

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

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-28443?

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

5

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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