CVE-2021-43899 Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapters, potentially compromising the device and connected systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-43899?

CVE-2021-43899 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter, published on 15 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43899?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43899?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43899 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-2021-43899 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43899 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9vc3-gg5p-544w.

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