CVE-2021-38644 Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by exploiting a memory corruption flaw in the Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Extension.
- 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-2021-38644?
CVE-2021-38644 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Extension, published on 15 Sep 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 MPEG-2 Video Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38644?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Mpeg-2 Video Extension.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38644?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38644 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-2021-38644 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38644 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-55x8-6f5x-9xx6.