CVE-2021-40460: Windows Remote Procedure Call Runtime Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2021
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Updated

Windows Remote Procedure Call Runtime Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

34 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-40460

Event History

Oct 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:26 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40460?

CVE-2021-40460 is a vulnerability that allows a security feature bypass in the Windows Remote Procedure Call (RPC) runtime.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-40460?

Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and various versions of Windows Server are affected by CVE-2021-40460.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-40460?

CVE-2021-40460 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-40460?

Microsoft has released a security guidance advisory regarding CVE-2021-40460, which includes information on mitigations and updates. Please refer to the official Microsoft portal for more details.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40460?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-40460 on the official Microsoft portal. Please refer to the provided reference link for the advisory.

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