CVE-2021-43219: DirectX Graphics Kernel File Denial of Service Vulnerability
First published: Wed Dec 15 2021(Updated: )
DirectX Graphics Kernel File Denial of Service Vulnerability
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =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 Server | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =2022 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| =20h2 | ||
| =20h2 | ||
| =20h2 | ||
| =21h1 | ||
| =21h1 | ||
| =21h1 | ||
| =1809 | ||
| =1809 | ||
| =1809 | ||
| =1909 | ||
| =1909 | ||
| =1909 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| =20h2 | ||
| =2022 | ||
| =2004 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-43219?
CVE-2021-43219 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability that can affect the DirectX Graphics Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43219?
Microsoft has released security updates that address CVE-2021-43219; apply the latest updates to your affected Windows systems.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-43219?
CVE-2021-43219 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 20H2, 21H1, 1809, 1909, 2004, as well as Windows 11 and several versions of Windows Server.
What impact does CVE-2021-43219 have on my system?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-43219 may lead to a Denial of Service condition, causing system instability or crashes.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-43219?
There are currently no known workarounds; applying the latest Microsoft patches is the recommended remediation.
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