CVE-2021-31967 VP9 Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Windows VP9 Video 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-2021-31967?
CVE-2021-31967 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft VP9 Video Extensions, published on 8 Jun 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
VP9 Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-31967?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Vp9 Video Extensions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31967?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-31967 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-2021-31967 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-31967 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft VP9 Video Extensions
- CVE-2022-24451 VP9 Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2022-24501 VP9 Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2022-22709 VP9 Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-28464 VP9 Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-36872 VP9 Video Extensions Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h532-f87j-947q.