Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Improper Restriction of Operations Vulnerability
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Source data
Overview
The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and 2016, does not properly scan a specially crafted file leading to memory corruption. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
Impact & technical details
A separate impact classification is not supplied in this record. See the source advisory.
- CVSS base score
- Not supplied
Affected products
- Malware Protection Engine
Source guidance
Remediation
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Patch availability is not confirmed by this dataset. Consult the vendor before selecting a remediation.
GTP recommendation · Rule-based guidance
Recommended next step
Prioritize an applicability review and follow the vendor mitigations and CISA required action. Confirm update availability with the vendor.
Authoritative sources & updates
Findings and update information come from the linked publishers. GTP compiles the public record and provides the recommendation above. CVSS ratings shown here come from Microsoft. NVD references provide additional public context.
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