CVE-2021-43219: DirectX Graphics Kernel File Denial of Service Vulnerability
Published Dec 15, 2021
·Updated
DirectX Graphics Kernel File Denial of Service Vulnerability
Affected Software
21 affected components
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
Remediation
Event History
Dec 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-43219?
There are currently no known workarounds; applying the latest Microsoft patches is the recommended remediation.