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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-31183
CVE-2021-31183:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2021-31183 is a Windows TCP/IP Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability that was identified and recorded on April 14, 2021. The vulnerability affects Windows Embedded Compact 2013 systems and their TCP/IP networking components (CVE Details).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the Windows TCP/IP driver implementation, specifically affecting the IPv6 and TCP components as evidenced by the affected library files (ipv6lib.lib and tcpv.lib) (Microsoft Support).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform a denial of service attack against affected systems, potentially disrupting network communications and system availability (CVE Details).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fix is included in the Windows Embedded Compact 2013 Monthly Update (September 2021). Installation requires all previous updates to be installed first, followed by a clean build of the whole platform (Microsoft Support).
Additional resources
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