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CVE-2021-38644: Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

• Severity: medium (CVSS 6.8 v2.0)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 2.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2021-09-15 · updated 2026-08-10

Description

Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected products

• Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Extension: before 1.0.42152.0 — fixed in 1.0.42152.0
• Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Extension: all versions

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Extension 1.0.42152.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-38644
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38644

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