CERT-In Vulnerability Note
CIVN-2021-0374
Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter
Original Issue Date:December 28, 2021
Severity Rating: HIGH
Software Affected
- Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter version prior to 3.9520.47
Overview
A vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
Description
This Vulnerability exits in Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter due to an improper input validation. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a victim to open a specially-crafted content.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
Solution
Apply appropriate updates as mentioned by vendor:
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2021-43899
Vendor Information
Microsoft
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2021-43899
References
Microsoft
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2021-43899
CVE Name
CVE-2021-43899
Disclaimer
The information provided herein is on "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind.
Contact Information
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Postal address
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