5.5
Medium
CVE-2021-31978 Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Malware Protection Engine 1.1 | 1.1.0.0 → latest | No fix stated |
References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
- Published
- Last modified
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