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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-42284
CVE-2021-42284:
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Overview
Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability, identified as CVE-2021-42284, was disclosed on October 12, 2021. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows systems including Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has received varying severity assessments. According to the National Vulnerability Database, it has a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH) with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. However, Microsoft's assessment rates it at 6.8 (MEDIUM) with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability specifically affects Windows Hyper-V and could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service condition, potentially impacting system availability (CVE).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the appropriate patches through the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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