Code Injection in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-42276

Vulnerability identifier: #VU58057

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42276

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Media Foundation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance
Solutions Enabler
Unisphere 360
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance
Unisphere for PowerMax
VASA Provider Standalone

Install updates from vendor's website.

Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.19, 9.2.3.1
Solutions Enabler - addressed in versions 9.1.0.19, 9.2.3.1
Unisphere 360 - addressed in versions 9.1.0.30, 9.2.3.4
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.32, 9.2.3.11
Unisphere for PowerMax - addressed in versions 9.1.0.32, 9.2.3.11
VASA Provider Standalone - addressed in versions 9.1.0.724, 9.2.3.10

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42276

• Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Media Foundation
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell Unisphere for PowerMax, Dell Solutions Enabler, Dell Unisphere 360 and Dell VASA Provider