CVE-2021-31182
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Microsoft Bluetooth Driver Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2021-31182) was identified and disclosed in May 2021. The vulnerability affects Windows operating systems, including Windows 10 Version 20H2 and Windows Server 2016 (NVD, MITRE).

Technical details

The vulnerability has received a CVSS 3.0 score of 9.8 (Critical), with metrics indicating high impact potential (E:P/I:H/RL:O/AV:N/AC:L/RC:C/S:U/PR:N/A:H/UI:N/C:H) (ManageEngine).

Impact

Based on the CVSS metrics, the vulnerability could potentially lead to information disclosure and has critical severity rating, affecting system security (ManageEngine).

Exploitability

According to available information, no known exploits were available at the time of disclosure (ManageEngine).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. For Windows 10 Version 20H2 systems, the patch KB5013942 is available, and for Windows Server 2016, the patch KB5029242 has been released (ManageEngine).

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