CVE-2021-42298

Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.07% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42298 patch vendor advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42298?
CVE-2021-42298 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-42298?
To fix CVE-2021-42298, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-42298 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-42298 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-42298?
CVE-2021-42298 affects Microsoft Microsoft Malware Protection Engine.
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