Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-33740: Windows Media Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jul 14 2021(Updated: )

Windows Media Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-33740?

    CVE-2021-33740 has been rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-33740?

    To fix CVE-2021-33740, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-33740?

    CVE-2021-33740 affects multiple versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server, including 1809, 2004, and 2016/2019 editions.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-33740 exploitation?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-33740 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-33740?

    There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2021-33740; updating the system is the recommended mitigation.

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