CVE-2021-24081 Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a memory corruption vulnerability in the Windows Codecs Library, requiring user interaction to open a malicious file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-24081?
CVE-2021-24081 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 25 Feb 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24081?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24081?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24081 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-24081 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24081 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-q854-543v-73x6.