CVE-2021-34466: Windows Hello Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2021
·
Updated

Windows Hello Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19041.1110
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1679
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1110
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1679
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19041.1110
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1110
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1110
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19041.1110
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2061
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1679
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2061
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1110
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1110
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
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 10.0.19041.1110Patch KB5004237
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.18363.1679Patch KB5004245
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.1110Patch KB5004237
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.2061Patch KB5004244
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.1110Patch KB5004237

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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34466?

CVE-2021-34466 is rated as important due to its potential to bypass the Windows Hello security feature.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-34466?

To fix CVE-2021-34466, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows 10.

3

Which versions of Windows 10 are affected by CVE-2021-34466?

CVE-2021-34466 affects Windows 10 versions 1809, 1909, 2004, 20H2, and 21H1.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-34466?

Exploiting CVE-2021-34466 could allow an attacker to bypass the security measures of Windows Hello, potentially compromising sensitive information.

5

Is CVE-2021-34466 actively exploited in the wild?

There have been no publicly reported cases of CVE-2021-34466 being actively exploited in the wild.

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