QID 91788

Date Published: 2021-07-14

QID 91788: Microsoft Windows Codecs Library High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) Video Extensions Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerabilities

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory.

Affected Product:
"HEVC" or "HEVC from Device Manufacturer" media codec before version 1.0.41483.0

QID detection Logic:
The gets the version of HEVCVideoExtension by querying wmi class Win32_InstalledStoreProgram.

An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability can compromise confidentiality, integrity and availability of the system

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
  • Solution
    Users are advised to check CVE-2021-31947 ,CVE-2021-33775 for more information.

    , CVE-2021-33776 for more information.

    ,CVE-2021-33777 for more information.

    ,CVE-2021-33778 for more information.

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    CVE-2021-31947 URL Logo portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31947
    CVE-2021-33775 URL Logo msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-33775
    CVE-2021-33776 URL Logo msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-33776
    CVE-2021-33777 URL Logo msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-33777
    CVE-2021-33778 URL Logo msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-33778

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