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CVE-2021-1668: Microsoft DTV-DVD Video Decoder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 12 2021(Updated: )

Microsoft DTV-DVD Video Decoder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows RT
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
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2021-1668?

    CVE-2021-1668 affects several Microsoft products, including various versions of Windows Server and Windows 10.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1668?

    CVE-2021-1668 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

  • 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.

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