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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-24098
CVE-2021-24098:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Console Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability (CVE-2021-24098) was identified and disclosed in February 2021. This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10 versions 1803, 1809, 1909, 2004, 20H2, and Windows Server 2019 (Rapid7).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 2.0 (Low) with the vector string AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P, indicating that it requires local access, low attack complexity, and no authentication, while only impacting system availability (Rapid7).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability can result in a denial of service condition affecting the Windows Console Driver (MITRE).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released several security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through various KB updates including KB4601354 for Windows 10 version 1803, KB4601345 for Windows 10 version 1809 and Windows Server 2019, KB4601315 for Windows 10 version 1909, and KB4601319 for Windows 10 versions 2004 and 20H2 (Rapid7).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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