QID 91762

Date Published: 2021-05-12

QID 91762: Microsoft Windows Security Update for May 2021

Microsoft releases the security update for Windows May 2021

The KB Articles associated with the update:
KB5003169
KB5003171
KB5003172
KB5003174
KB5003197
KB5003203
KB5003208
KB5003209
KB5003210
KB5003220
KB5003225
KB5003228
KB5003233

This QID checks for the file version of ntoskrnl.exe

The following versions of ntoskrnl.exe with their corresponding KBs are verified:
KB5003169 -
KB5003171 -
KB5003172 -
KB5003174 -
KB5003197 -
KB5003203 -
KB5003208 -
KB5003209 -
KB5003210 -
KB5003220 -
KB5003225 -
KB5003228 -
KB5003233 -

A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability and execute code on the target system.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.9 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.2 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to the Security Update Guide for more information pertaining to these vulnerabilities.

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    Microsoft Security Update Guide WIndows URL Logo portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance