CVE-2021-34525: Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2021
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Updated

Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20069
6.3.9600.20069
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2061
10.0.17763.2061
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20069
6.3.9600.20069
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19042.1110
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2061
10.0.17763.2061
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
10.0.19041.1110
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4530
10.0.14393.4530
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4530
10.0.14393.4530

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 6.3.9600.20069Patch KB5004285
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.2061Patch KB5004244
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.1110Patch KB5004237
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19041.1110Patch KB5004237
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.4530Patch KB5004238

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
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34525?

CVE-2021-34525 has a severity rating of critical, indicating a high potential for exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-34525?

To fix CVE-2021-34525, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected Windows Server versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-34525?

CVE-2021-34525 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-34525?

CVE-2021-34525 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows DNS Server.

5

What are potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2021-34525?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-34525 may allow attackers to run arbitrary code on affected systems, leading to data breaches or system control.

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