Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-38631: Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Wed Nov 10 2021(Updated: )

Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
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-2021-38631?

    CVE-2021-38631 has a severity rating of Medium due to its potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-38631?

    To fix CVE-2021-38631, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2021-38631?

    CVE-2021-38631 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11, and several Windows Server editions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-38631?

    CVE-2021-38631 is categorized as an Information Disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol.

  • Can CVE-2021-38631 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2021-38631 can potentially be exploited by an attacker with network access to the RDP service.

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