Medium · published July 17, 2021
CVSS calls it medium at 6.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 98.6th percentile for exploit probability.
⚠️ A memory corruption vulnerability lurking in the scripting engine could let attackers run amok! 🤖 Think of this as a misplaced shipping label on a package — once it’s in the wrong hands, who knows what could get delivered? The package could contain malicious code, and if it reaches the wrong destination, chaos ensues! An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could manipulate the memory of an affected application, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution. Although it's categorized as medium severity, the risks can escalate quickly, resulting in data breaches or system compromise if not addressed.
Think of this as a misplaced shipping label on a package — once it’s in the wrong hands, who knows what could get delivered? The package could contain malicious code, and if it reaches the wrong destination, chaos ensues! CVE-2021-34448 is a memory corruption flaw in the scripting engine which occurs when it incorrectly handles objects in memory. This bug can be exploited to execute arbitrary code within the context of the user running the application.
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could manipulate the memory of an affected application, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution. Although it's categorized as medium severity, the risks can escalate quickly, resulting in data breaches or system compromise if not addressed. To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that your software is updated to the latest version, where this issue has been patched. Regularly check for security updates and consider implementing additional monitoring for unusual activity in your applications. You’re on the right track! With these steps, you’ll bolster your defenses in no time. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.19003 | 10.0.10240.19003 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.4530 | 10.0.14393.4530 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.2061 | 10.0.17763.2061 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1909 | < 10.0.18363.1679 | 10.0.18363.1679 |
| microsoft/windows_10_2004 | < 10.0.19041.1110 | 10.0.19041.1110 |
| microsoft/windows_10_20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1110 | 10.0.19042.1110 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h1 | < 10.0.19043.1110 | 10.0.19043.1110 |
| microsoft/windows_7 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_8.1 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_rt_8.1 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2008 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2012 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2012 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.4530 | 10.0.14393.4530 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.2061 | 10.0.17763.2061 |