CVE-2021-34480
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 31.82%
Last modified
CVE-2021-34480 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 31.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 20h2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h1 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 2004 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164121/Internet-Explorer-JIT-Optimization-Memory-Corruption.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34480Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-34480?
Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-34480?
CVE-2021-34480 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 31.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34480?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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