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

Published Jan 11, 2022
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Updated

Windows Defender Credential Guard Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability.

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
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=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022

Event History

Jan 11, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:23 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21921?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-21921?

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

3

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.

4

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

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

5

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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