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CVE-2021-41378: Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Nov 10 2021(Updated: )

Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=2004
Windows 11
Windows 11
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-2021-41378?

    CVE-2021-41378 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How does CVE-2021-41378 affect users?

    CVE-2021-41378 can allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on affected systems without user interaction.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-41378?

    CVE-2021-41378 affects multiple versions of Windows 10 including 20H2, 21H1, and earlier, as well as Windows 11 and specific Windows Server editions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-41378?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-41378, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-41378?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2021-41378 besides applying the security patch provided by Microsoft.

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