Buffer overflow in Microsoft Hevc Video Extensions

CVE-2022-21917

HEVC Video Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.036 (88.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21917?
CVE-2022-21917 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Hevc Video Extensions, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-01-11.
How severe is CVE-2022-21917?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.