CVE-2021-31955 (GCVE-0-2021-31955)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-06-08 22:46 – Updated: 2025-10-21 23:25Title
Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Summary
Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: active
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- Information Disclosure
- CWE-497 - Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilit… | government-resource |
Impacted products
9 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 |
Affected:
10.0.0 , < 10.0.17763.1999
(custom)
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:10.0.17763.1999:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:10.0.17763.1999:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:10.0.17763.1999:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* |
|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 |
Affected:
10.0.0 , < 10.0.17763.1999
(custom)
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:10.0.17763.1999:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) |
Affected:
10.0.0 , < 10.0.17763.1999
(custom)
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:10.0.17763.1999:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 |
Affected:
10.0.0 , < 10.0.18363.1621
(custom)
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1909:10.0.18363.1621:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1909:10.0.18363.1621:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:10.0.18363.1621:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* |
|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H1 |
Affected:
10.0.0 , < 10.0.19043.1052
(custom)
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21H1:10.0.19043.1052:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21H1:10.0.19043.1052:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21H1:10.0.19043.1052:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* |
|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 |
Affected:
10.0.0 , < 10.0.19041.1052
(custom)
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:10.0.19041.1052:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* |
|
| Microsoft | Windows Server version 2004 |
Affected:
10.0.0 , < 10.0.19041.1052
(custom)
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2004:10.0.19041.1052:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 20H2 |
Affected:
10.0.0 , < 10.0.19042.1052
(custom)
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20H2:10.0.19042.1052:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20H2:10.0.19042.1052:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* |
|
| Microsoft | Windows Server version 20H2 |
Affected:
10.0.0 , < 10.0.19042.1052
(custom)
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_20H2:10.0.19042.1052:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Date Public
2021-06-08 07:00
CISA KEV
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 8bacd853-3168-477c-83b9-cdf9ca584327
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2021-11-03
Asserted: 2021-11-03
Scope
Notes: KEV entry: Microsoft Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability | Affected: Microsoft / Windows | Description: Microsoft Windows Kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for information disclosure. Successful exploitation allows attackers to read the contents of kernel memory from a user-mode process. | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2021-11-17 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31955
Evidence
Type: Vendor Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 80%
Source: cisa-kev
Details
| Cwes | CWE-497 |
|---|---|
| Feed | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog |
| Product | Windows |
| Due Date | 2021-11-17 |
| Date Added | 2021-11-03 |
| Vendorproject | Microsoft |
| Vulnerabilityname | Microsoft Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability |
| Knownransomwarecampaignuse | Unknown |
References
Created: 2026-02-02 12:28 UTC
| Updated: 2026-02-06 07:17 UTC
KEVintel KEV
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 36b1887d-731d-4bc2-866b-49b5f4fdd22b
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2021-11-03
Asserted: 2021-11-03
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability | Affected: Microsoft / Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Windows 10 Version 1909, Windows 10 Version 21H1, Windows 10 Version 2004, Windows Server version 2004, Windows 10 Version 20H2, Windows Server version 20H2 | CVSS: 5.5 (MEDIUM) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: False
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: kevintel
Details
| Feed | KEVIntel (kevintel.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Windows 10 Version 1909, Windows 10 Version 21H1, Windows 10 Version 2004, Windows Server version 2004, Windows 10 Version 20H2, Windows Server version 20H2 |
| Added Date | 2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 5.5 |
| Epss Score | None |
| Cvss Severity | MEDIUM |
| Epss Percentile | None |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | False |
References
Created: 2026-06-19 12:47 UTC
| Updated: 2026-06-19 12:47 UTC
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Nomenclature
- Seen: The vulnerability was mentioned, discussed, or observed by the user.
- Confirmed: The vulnerability has been validated from an analyst's perspective.
- Published Proof of Concept: A public proof of concept is available for this vulnerability.
- Exploited: The vulnerability was observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
- Patched: The vulnerability was observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
- Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
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