Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft - Defender · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2021-11-03. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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CVE-2021-1647
HighCVSS 7.8KEVSummary
Microsoft Defender contains a remote code execution vulnerability. Details of the vulnerability are not provided in the description.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute code in the context of Microsoft Defender, potentially leading to system compromise.
Recommendation
Apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Defender. Monitor official Microsoft bulletins for details.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability