CVE-2021-24077: Windows Fax Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Feb 25, 2021
·Updated
Windows Fax Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
19 affected components
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=sp2
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
Remediation
Event History
Feb 25, 2021
CVE Published
11:01 PM
Data Sourced
11:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-24077?
The severity of CVE-2021-24077 is classified as critical, as it allows remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-24077?
To fix CVE-2021-24077, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-24077?
CVE-2021-24077 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and several Windows Server versions.
4
What impact does CVE-2021-24077 have on systems?
CVE-2021-24077 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising its security.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-24077?
While applying updates is the best solution, disabling the Windows Fax Service can serve as a temporary workaround to mitigate the vulnerability.