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CVE-2021-31184: Microsoft Windows Infrared Data Association (IrDA) Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue May 11 2021(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows Infrared Data Association (IrDA) Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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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 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=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-2021-31184?

    The severity of CVE-2021-31184 is rated as important, indicating a moderate level of risk to affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-31184?

    To fix CVE-2021-31184, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

  • Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-31184?

    CVE-2021-31184 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2016.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2021-31184?

    CVE-2021-31184 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability related to the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) in Microsoft Windows.

  • Can CVE-2021-31184 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-31184 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker who has access to the affected system.

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