Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-38629: Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 15 2021(Updated: )

Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
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-2021-38629?

    CVE-2021-38629 has a severity rating of Important, indicating a significant risk of information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-38629?

    To fix CVE-2021-38629, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

  • What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-38629?

    CVE-2021-38629 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and various versions of Windows Server.

  • Can CVE-2021-38629 lead to unauthorized access?

    CVE-2021-38629 can allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-38629?

    Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2021-38629 is to apply security updates, as no specific workaround is mentioned.

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