CVE-2021-31186: Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 11, 2021
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Updated

Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Information Disclosure 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

May 11, 2021
CVE Published
07:11 PM
Data Sourced
07:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31186?

CVE-2021-31186 is rated as important since it can lead to information disclosure in Windows Remote Desktop Protocol.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-31186?

To fix CVE-2021-31186, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows operating system.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2021-31186?

CVE-2021-31186 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, and various Windows Server versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-31186?

CVE-2021-31186 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability within the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-31186?

If exploited, CVE-2021-31186 could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information from a targeted system.

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