CVE-2022-38019 AV1 Video Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Microsoft AV1 Video Extension, requiring users to apply the latest security patch.

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-2022-38019?

CVE-2022-38019 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft AV1 Video Extension, published on 13 Sep 2022. 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

AV1 Video Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38019?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Av1 Video Extension.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38019?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38019 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-2022-38019 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38019 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-544m-jw6j-88m7.

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