# Microsoft patches CVE-2021-36948 under active exploitation

Published: 2021-08-10 · Severity: high · Sectors: government-national
Canonical: https://vorant.io/reports/517ffb42-22c2-5c66-a908-4fdd2ff3d08d/microsoft-patches-cve-2021-36948-under-active-exploitation

> Microsoft addresses Windows vulnerability CVE-2021-36948 confirmed exploited in the wild; immediate patching required.

On August 11, 2021, Microsoft released security updates addressing multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft products. Among these, CVE-2021-36948 has been confirmed by Microsoft as actively exploited in the wild. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could lead to application crashes or allow attackers to take control of affected systems, resulting in various types of compromise. Given the confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2021-36948, immediate application of Microsoft's security patches is critical to prevent further attacks.
Defenders should prioritize deploying the August 2021 Microsoft security updates across their Windows environments without delay. Organizations should consult Microsoft's official guidance and their vendor support teams for detailed remediation instructions specific to their deployments.

## Mentioned in this report

- Vulnerabilities: CVE-2021-36948 (KEV)

Source reporting: https://www.ipa.go.jp/archive/security/security-alert/2021/20210811-ms.html

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