SB2022091407 - Remote code execution in Microsoft AV1 Video Extension 



SB2022091407 - Remote code execution in Microsoft AV1 Video Extension

Published: September 14, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022091407
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38019)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the AV1 Video Extension. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.