7.8
High
Exploited
CVE-2021-1647 Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Active exploitation observed
· CISA KEV catalogue
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Ransomware campaigns
Not observed so far
Weakness
CWE-122, CWE-1285
Description
Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection | Versions not published | |
| Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Endpoint Protection | Versions not published | |
| Microsoft Security Essentials | Versions not published | |
| Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection | Versions not published | |
| Windows Defender | Versions not published |
References
- Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
- Published
- Added to the KEV catalogue
- Last modified
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