CVE-2021-42298

High

Description

Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Malware Protection Engine
PublishedNov 10, 2021
First seenNov 10, 2021

How to fix

Update
  • microsoft malware_protection_engine1.1.18700.3 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft malware_protection_enginev < 1.1.18700.31.1.18700.3

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CVE-2021-42298 · Microsoft Malware Protection Engine · Dark Radar