CVE-2021-27079 Windows Media Photo Codec Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An attacker can exploit the Windows Media Photo Codec to disclose sensitive information on affected Windows systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-27079?
CVE-2021-27079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 13 Apr 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Windows Media Photo Codec Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27079?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27079?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27079 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-27079 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27079 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-g56r-vrhv-7536.