CVE-2021-43234: Windows Fax Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Dec 15, 2021
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Updated

Windows Fax Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

36 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-43234

Event History

Dec 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43234?

CVE-2021-43234 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43234?

To fix CVE-2021-43234, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-43234?

CVE-2021-43234 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server releases.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-43234?

CVE-2021-43234 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Fax Service.

5

Can CVE-2021-43234 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-43234 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

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