CVE-2021-41331: Windows Media Audio Decoder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Oct 13, 2021
·Updated
Windows Media Audio Decoder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
18 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
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=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Oct 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-41331?
CVE-2021-41331 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-41331?
To fix CVE-2021-41331, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-41331?
CVE-2021-41331 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and several Windows Server editions.
4
What actions should I take if I cannot patch CVE-2021-41331 immediately?
If you cannot apply the patch for CVE-2021-41331 immediately, consider disabling the Windows Media Audio Decoder temporarily and implementing stricter firewall rules.
5
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2021-41331?
Yes, there are known exploits that leverage CVE-2021-41331, which increases the urgency of applying the available patches.