Remote code execution in Microsoft Defender



Published: 2021-01-12
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-1647
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
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Microsoft Security Essentials
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Windows Defender
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU49401

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1647

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Security Essentials: All versions

Windows Defender: for Windows 8.1 - on Windows Server 2012

Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection: 2012 - 2012 R2

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1647


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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