CVE-2021-36972: Windows SMB Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 15 2021(Updated: )
Windows SMB Information Disclosure Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-36960.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =20h2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21h1 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36972?
CVE-2021-36972 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2021-36972 affect Windows systems?
CVE-2021-36972 allows an attacker to access sensitive information from affected Windows systems.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-36972?
CVE-2021-36972 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36972?
To mitigate CVE-2021-36972, install the latest security updates released by Microsoft.
Is CVE-2021-36972 a network-based vulnerability?
CVE-2021-36972 is not a network-based vulnerability, but it can be exploited locally if an attacker gains access to the system.
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