Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-28447: Windows Early Launch Antimalware Driver Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 13 2021(Updated: )

Windows Early Launch Antimalware Driver Security Feature Bypass 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
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-2021-28447?

    CVE-2021-28447 has been classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-28447?

    To fix CVE-2021-28447, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-28447?

    CVE-2021-28447 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows Server editions.

  • What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2021-28447?

    The potential risks of CVE-2021-28447 include bypassing security features, allowing malware to evade detection.

  • Is CVE-2021-28447 exploit available in the wild?

    As of the latest updates, there is no confirmed report of an exploit for CVE-2021-28447 being actively used in the wild.

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