CVE-2021-28444: Windows Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2021
·Updated
Windows Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Affected Software
14 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 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
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-2021-28444?
CVE-2021-28444 has a severity rating of 'Important' according to Microsoft's classification.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-28444?
To mitigate CVE-2021-28444, it's essential to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
3
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2021-28444?
CVE-2021-28444 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server platforms including 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2021-28444 enable?
CVE-2021-28444 allows an attacker to bypass security features of Windows Hyper-V, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-28444?
Currently, the primary recommendation for CVE-2021-28444 is to install the security update as there are no documented workarounds.