Strobes VIStrobes VI
CVE DatabaseThreat ActorsResearchAPI Docs
Visit Strobes.coSign Up for Strobes
CVE DatabaseThreat ActorsResearchAPI Docs
Tools
KB Lookup
Visit Strobes.coSign Up for Strobes
HomeCVEs

Do you like the insights?

Strobes vulnerability intelligence is a key component of their Exposure Management platform that helps organizations understand, prioritize, and address security vulnerabilities more effectively.

© 2026 Strobes Security. All rights reserved.
HomeCVEsCVE-2021-31955

CVE-2021-31955

Published: January 26, 2026
Last updated:1 day ago (January 26, 2026)
Exploit: YesZero-day: YesPatch: YesTrend: Neutral
TL;DR
Updated January 26, 2026

CVE-2021-31955 is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5. Exploits are available; patches have been released and should be applied urgently. This is classified as a zero-day vulnerability.

Key Points
  • 1Medium severity (CVSS 5.5/10)
  • 2EPSS: 6.00% - moderate likelihood of exploitation
  • 3Public exploits are available
  • 4Vendor patches are available
  • 5Strobes Priority Score: 486/1000 (Medium)
  • 6Affects products from: Microsoft
Severity Scores
CVSS v35.5
CVSS v22.1
Priority Score486.0
EPSS Score6.0
Medium
Exploitation LikelihoodLow
6.00%EPSS

Lower probability of exploitation

Patch during regular maintenance
6.00%
EPSS
5.5
CVSS
Yes
Exploit
Yes
Patch
Medium Priority
exploit exists

EPSS predicts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days based on real-world threat data, complementing CVSS severity scores with actual risk assessment.

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.

CVSS v3 Breakdown
Attack Vector:Local
Attack Complexity:Local
Privileges Required:Local
User Interaction:Network
Scope:Unchanged
Confidentiality:High
Integrity:Network
Availability:Network
Exploit References
Cisa.govGitHubGitHub
Patch References
[email protected]Zeroday CZZeroday CZ
Trend Analysis
Neutral
Vulnerable Products
VendorProduct
MicrosoftWindows Server 2004
MicrosoftWindows 10 20h2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809
MicrosoftWindows Server 20h2
MicrosoftWindows 10 2004
MicrosoftWindows 10 21h1
MicrosoftWindows 10 1909
Advisories
CISA: 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.
GitHub AdvisoryNVD
Cite This Page
APA Format
Strobes VI. (2026). CVE-2021-31955 - CVE Details and Analysis. Strobes VI. Retrieved January 27, 2026, from https://vi.strobes.co/cve/CVE-2021-31955
Quick copy link + title

Please cite this page when referencing data from Strobes VI. Proper attribution helps support our vulnerability intelligence research.