Vulnerability · Published Nov 10, 2021 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2021-42298Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 5.8% (higher than 93% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)5.8%top 6.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Malware Protection Engine | 1.1.0.0 – before 1.1.18700.3 |
References
- Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42298 x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred