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CVE-2022-21921: Windows Defender Credential Guard Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 11 2022(Updated: )

Windows Defender Credential Guard Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-21921?

    CVE-2022-21921 has a severity level classified as Important.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-21921?

    To fix CVE-2022-21921, apply the security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-21921?

    CVE-2022-21921 affects specific versions of Windows 10 (20H2, 21H1, 21H2), Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022.

  • What is the nature of CVE-2022-21921 vulnerability?

    CVE-2022-21921 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in Windows Defender Credential Guard.

  • Can CVE-2022-21921 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2022-21921 can potentially be exploited by attackers to bypass security protections remotely.

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