Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability (12th January 2021)

Ref# ADV2021_08 | Date: Jan 22nd 2021

Microsoft has published security advisories, to address remote code execution vulnerabilities in Microsoft defender on 12th January, 2021.  

The Guyana National CIRT recommends that users and administrators review these updates and apply them where necessary. 

For more information on Microsoft Defender updates you can follow the URL:  

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1647 

PDF Download: Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability.pdf

References 

  • Microsoft Security Update Guide (12th, January, 2021). Retrieved from Microsoft 

            https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability          

  • RCE Vulnerability Affecting Microsoft Defender (14th January,2021). Retrieved from US.Cert, CISA 

           https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/current-activity/2021/01/14/rce-vulnerability-affecting-microsoft-defender