CVE-2022-21917
published 2022-01-11CVE-2022-21917: HEVC Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP341high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
3.63%
88.2th percentile
HEVC Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | hevc_video_extensions | < 1.0.43421.0 | 1.0.43421.0 |
| microsoft | hevc_video_extensions | >= 1.0.0 < 1.0.43421.0 & 1.0.43422.0 | 1.0.43421.0 & 1.0.43422.0 |
| msrc | hevc_video_extensions | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.09.3CRITICALAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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Microsoft
HEVC Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2022-01-11·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-21917 [HIGH] HEVC Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
HEVC Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
FAQ: How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
A crafted image file could cause a crash in Explorer during browsing of the directory containing the file.
How do I get the updated app?
The Microsoft Store will automatically update affected customers. Alternatively, customers can get the update immediately; see here for details.
It is possible for customers to disable automatic updates for the Microsoft Store. The Microsoft Store will not automatically install this update for those customers.
My system is in a disconnected environment; is it vulnerable?
Customers using the the Volume Licensing Servicing Center can get this update through their organizations.
How can I check if the update is installed?
If your device manufactur
GHSA
GHSA-qvv4-v798-jwpm: HEVC Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-01-12
CVE-2022-21917 [HIGH] CWE-787 GHSA-qvv4-v798-jwpm: HEVC Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
HEVC Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2022-01-11
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