CVE-2021-42279
MEDIUMCVSS 4.2/10EPSS 1.91%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42279 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 20h2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All versions |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42279Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42279Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42279?
Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2021-42279?
CVE-2021-42279 has a CVSS score of 4.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42279?
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.
How Strix Helps
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