Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2021)
high Nessus Plugin ID 144889
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VPR Score: 6.7
Synopsis
The Windows app installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The Windows 'HEVC Video Extensions' or 'HEVC from Device Manufacturer' app installed on the remote host is affected by multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities:- A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Windows Codecs Library HEVC Extension. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of the vulnerability requires that a program process a specially crafted file.
(CVE-2021-1643, CVE-2021-1644)
Solution
Upgrade to app version 1.0.33242.0, 1.0.33243.0, or later via the Microsoft Store.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 144889
File Name: smb_nt_ms21_jan_hevc.nasl
Version: 1.3
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 1/12/2021
Updated: 1/14/2021
Dependencies: smb_hotfixes.nasl, wmi_enum_windows_app_store.nbin
Risk Information
Risk Factor: High
VPR Score: 6.7
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2021-1644
CVSS v2.0
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Temporal Vector: E:U/RL:OF/RC:C
CVSS v3.0
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 6.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated, WMI/Windows App Store/Enumerated
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 1/12/2020
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/12/2020
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2021-1643, CVE-2021-1644