CVE-2021-1710: Microsoft Windows Media Foundation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 12 2021(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Media Foundation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =20h2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =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-2021-1710?
CVE-2021-1710 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1710?
To fix CVE-2021-1710, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-1710?
CVE-2021-1710 affects several versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.
Can CVE-2021-1710 allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code?
Yes, CVE-2021-1710 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system through crafted media files.
What steps should I take if I cannot immediately patch CVE-2021-1710?
If unable to patch, ensure that your systems are behind firewalls and that only trusted media files are used until a patch is applied.
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