CVE-2021-42274: microsoft windows_10
CVSS: 6.8v3.1MediumModified
Published 10-11-2021Last modified 19-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-42274 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) vulnerability in microsoft windows_10. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 51.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.8/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.69%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-11-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 19-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Windows Hyper-V Discrete Device Assignment (DDA) Denial of Service Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.8MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.69%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
52%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.68% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.69%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Microsoft14 products
- windows_1020h2 | 21h1 | 1607 | 1809 | 2004
- windows 10 version 1607≥ 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.4770
- windows 10 version 1809≥ 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.2300
- windows 10 version 2004≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.19041.1348
- windows 10 version 21h1≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.19043.1348
1 vendor · 14 products
References
2 links- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42274X Refsource MISCX TransferredPatchVendor Advisory