CVE-2021-24093 Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems by exploiting a vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-24093?
CVE-2021-24093 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24093?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24093?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24093 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-2021-24093 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24093 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-q4rp-937g-px7h.