CVE-2021-40461: Windows Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Oct 13, 2021
·Updated
Windows Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
10 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Remediation
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
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What is CVE-2021-40461?
CVE-2021-40461 is a Windows Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
2
How severe is CVE-2021-40461?
CVE-2021-40461 is classified as critical with a severity value of 8.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-40461?
CVE-2021-40461 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10 (20H2, 21H1, 1809, 1909, 2004), Windows 11, and various versions of Windows Server (20H2, 2004, 2019, 2022).
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How can I fix CVE-2021-40461?
To fix CVE-2021-40461, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft. Please refer to the reference link for more information.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40461?
More information about CVE-2021-40461 can be found in the security advisory on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website. Please refer to the reference link.