CVE-2021-1668: Microsoft DTV-DVD Video Decoder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jan 12, 2021
·Updated
Microsoft DTV-DVD Video Decoder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
54 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
Event History
Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1668?
CVE-2021-1668 has a severity rating of important, indicating that it poses a moderate risk to affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-1668?
You can fix CVE-2021-1668 by applying the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1668?
CVE-2021-1668 affects several Microsoft products, including various versions of Windows Server and Windows 10.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1668?
CVE-2021-1668 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2021-1668 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-1668 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.