CVE-2021-1722 Windows Fax Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely via the Windows Fax Service, requiring immediate patching for all affected Windows versions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-1722?
CVE-2021-1722 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 25 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Windows Fax Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1722?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1722?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-1722 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2021-1722 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-1722 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-9pqr-g6m6-mhm5.