CVE-2022-21973: Windows Media Center Update Denial of Service Vulnerability
Published Mar 8, 2022
·Updated
Windows Media Center Update Denial of Service Vulnerability
Affected Software
14 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Event History
Mar 8, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2022-21973?
CVE-2022-21973 is a Windows Media Center Update Denial of Service Vulnerability.
2
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-21973?
The software affected by CVE-2022-21973 includes Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21973?
The severity of CVE-2022-21973 is high, with a severity value of 5.5 out of 10.
4
How can I fix CVE-2022-21973?
To fix CVE-2022-21973, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft, which can be found in the references section.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21973?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-21973 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.