CVE-2021-34458: Windows Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2021
·
Updated

Windows Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-34508.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4530
10.0.14393.4530
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19042.1110
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4530
10.0.14393.4530
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
10.0.19041.1110
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2061
10.0.17763.2061
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2061
10.0.17763.2061

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.1110Patch KB5004237
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.4530Patch KB5004238
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19041.1110Patch KB5004237
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.2061Patch KB5004244

Event History

Jul 13, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
Jul 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34458?

CVE-2021-34458 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-34458?

To fix CVE-2021-34458, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-34458?

CVE-2021-34458 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2019 across various versions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-34458?

The impact of CVE-2021-34458 includes the potential for an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely with elevated privileges.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-34458?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-34458; updating the system is the recommended action.

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