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CVE-2021-43209: (0Day) Microsoft 3D Viewer 3MF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Nov 10 2021(Updated: )

3D Viewer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft 3D Viewer<7.2107.7012.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-43209?

    CVE-2021-43209 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft 3D Viewer.

  • How does CVE-2021-43209 work?

    CVE-2021-43209 works by exploiting a use-after-free vulnerability in the parsing of 3MF files in Microsoft 3D Viewer.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-43209?

    The severity of CVE-2021-43209 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • How can CVE-2021-43209 be exploited?

    CVE-2021-43209 can be exploited by tricking a user into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious 3MF file.

  • What should I do to protect myself from CVE-2021-43209?

    To protect yourself from CVE-2021-43209, ensure that you have updated Microsoft 3D Viewer to the latest version available.

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