CERT-In Vulnerability Note
CIVN-2021-0386
Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Defender for IoT
Original Issue Date:December 31, 2021
Severity Rating: HIGH
Software Affected
- Microsoft Defender for IoT
Overview
A vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Defender which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
Description
This Vulnerability exits in Microsoft Defender for IoT. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a victim to open a specially crafted request.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
Solution
Apply appropriates updates as mentioned by vendor:
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2021-42310
Vendor Information
Microsoft Windows Installer
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2021-42310
References
Microsoft Windows Installer
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2021-42310
CVE Name
CVE-2021-42310
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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India
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