CVE-2021-41342: Windows MSHTML Platform Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Oct 13, 2021
·Updated
Windows MSHTML Platform Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
19 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 11
Microsoft Windows 11
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 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Remediation
Event History
Oct 13, 2021
CVE Published
12:28 AM
Data Sourced
12:28 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-41342?
CVE-2021-41342 has been rated as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-41342?
To fix CVE-2021-41342, update your affected Windows operating system to the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2021-41342?
CVE-2021-41342 affects various Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server editions.
4
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2021-41342?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-41342 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the same privileges as the user.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-41342?
Currently, the recommended mitigation for CVE-2021-41342 is to apply the latest updates from Microsoft as there are no reliable workarounds available.