CVE-2021-28465 Web Media Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A memory corruption vulnerability in Web Media Extensions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2021-28465?
CVE-2021-28465 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Web Media Extensions, published on 11 May 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
Web Media Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28465?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Web Media Extensions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28465?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28465 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-2021-28465 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28465 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Web Media Extensions
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v7rp-5m26-pxg5.