CVE-2021-1647
Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
n/a
CVSS
39.7%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
98.5%
EPSS percentile
Yes
Actively exploited
No
Ransomware use
2021-11-03
Added
Summary
Microsoft Defender contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.
Affected software
Vendor: Microsoft · Product: Defender
Weakness types (CWE):
CWE-122CWE-1285
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
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