Vulnerability · Published Oct 13, 2021 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2021-40461Windows Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 8.0
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1809 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.4% (higher than 72% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.0High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.4%top 28.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Windows Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.17763.2237 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.17763.2237 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.17763.2237 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.18363.1854 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H1 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19043.1288 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.20348.288 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19041.1288 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server version 2004 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19041.1288 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server version 20H2 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.19042.1288 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 21H2 | 10.0.0 – before 10.0.22000.258 |