CVE-2021-40469 Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows DNS Server instances, requiring immediate patching by system administrators.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-40469?
CVE-2021-40469 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, published on 13 Oct 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40469?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40469?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40469 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-2021-40469 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40469 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g6f2-f38r-23wj.